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This taco casserole recipe is like a taco salad in casserole form! This taco bake is perfect for dinner or your next potluck.

For more Mexican casseroles try Beef Enchilada Casserole, Mexican Casserole, or Chicken Enchilada Casserole!

Piece of taco casserole recipe sliced on plate.
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Taco Salad is a classic dinner recipe and this taco casserole recipe is a tasty twist. It has all the great flavor of taco salad making it a Mexican dinner staple that we love!

Why we love it:

  • Make it your own. Add all the ingredients you love, but we usually add sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and olives! Try topping it off with a delicious Taco Salad Dressing!
  • An easy dinner. Casseroles are the ultimate solution for weeknight family dinners and potlucks!
  • Quick prep time. Just layer and bake for a filling meal that is on the table in about 40 minutes!

Ingredients

  • ground beef or use ground turkey or ground chicken
  • taco seasoning sprinkle in some cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, or chili powder for extra flavor.
  • large eggs
  • milk
  • biscuit/baking mix – in place of biscuit mix, try cornbread mix
  • black pepper
  • sour cream
  • chopped lettuce
  • chopped tomato
  • shredded cheddar cheese Mexican blend cheese, Colby, or Monterey jack cheese
  • black olives

How to Make Taco Casserole

  1. GROUND BEEF. Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, drain, and add the Taco Seasoning. Spread the meat on the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
  2. BISCUIT LAYER. Beat the eggs, milk, biscuit mix, and pepper until well combined, and pour over ground beef. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  3. TOPPINGS. Let it cool for a few minutes, and then spread on sour cream. Top with your desired toppings. We do shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, and black olives.

More toppings. Other toppings include Pico de Gallo, sliced avocados, Refried Beans, green onions, black beans, Salsa, Guacamole, or fresh cilantro.

Taco casserole recipe baked to perfection.

Recipe Tips

  • For later meals. Keep leftover taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days, or in the freezer for 4-6 months.
    • When I’m thinking ahead, I make a large batch of taco meat (several pounds), divide it into 1 pound portions, and freeze it.
    • The Taco Beef mixture can be used to make meals like Taco Pasta Shells, Taco Pie, and of course this taco casserole.
  • Variations. Mix black beans, bell peppers, or corn into the ground beef mixture.
  • Serving suggestions. Pair this casserole with Spanish Rice, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Loaded Nachos, or Chili’s Salsa.
Toppings on taco casserole recipe close up image.

Storage Tips

  • Make ahead of time. Let baked biscuit/meat cool and cover. Prepare the toppings and store them in separate containers.
    • Store all ingredients in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To serve, heat the biscuit/meat mix in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until warm. Layer remaining ingredients per recipe instructions.
  • STORE. Leftovers can last in the fridge for about 3 days.
    • Remove the topping as best you can. Place the desired serving in the microwave for 30-second increments until hot. Heat it in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes depending on the amount. Once hot, place the lettuce topping mix back on and enjoy!
  • FREEZE. Wrap cooled casserole in plastic wrap then again in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Thaw and bake uncovered in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until warm. Layer remaining ingredients per recipe instructions.
Homemade taco casserole recipe image with piece dished out.

For More Mexican Casseroles:

5 from 110 votes

Taco Casserole Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
This taco casserole recipe is like a taco salad in casserole form! This taco bake is perfect for dinner or your next potluck.
Servings: 8
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (1-ounce) packets taco seasoning
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cups milk
  • 1 ¼ cups biscuit / baking mix
  • dash black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups chopped lettuce
  • ¾ – 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • olives

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cook beef over medium heat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain meat, add taco seasoning, and prepare according to package directions.
  • Add meat to a greased 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
  • Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in one and a quarter cup biscuit mix and pepper, and mix until combined well. Pour over meat and bake until golden brown (about 20-25 minutes).
  • Let cool for a few minutes and then spread on sour cream.
  • Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and olives. Serve warm and ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Cholesterol: 213mg, Sodium: 569mg, Potassium: 474mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 660IU, Vitamin C: 0.7mg, Calcium: 317mg, Iron: 3.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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351 Comments

  1. Patricia A Sulek says:

    When does the 2cups of cheese got it this recipe?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      It goes in as a topping. So once the bottom part of the casserole has baked (meat and biscuit layer), then sour cream, lettuce, cheese, olives, etc. get added to the top.

  2. Blanche says:

    5 stars
    Sounds good and way less work then tacos

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yes, the casserole makes it quick and easy but still give that yummy taco flavor!

  3. Rebecca Brown says:

    5 stars
    I love making this for my family of 8…..thanks so much 😘

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of our family’s favorites. 🙂

  4. Greg K says:

    5 stars
    I used Bob’s Red Mill 10 Whole Grain Pancake Mix and substituted Chobani Original Non-Fat Greek Yogurt for Sour Cream.
    So delicious! Also added some jalapeno for a little extra heat. Thank you for sharing.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! So glad to hear it turned out well and you enjoyed it…. and added some extra heat! 🙂

  5. John P Texan livening in AZ says:

    5 stars
    I made it and used the taco spice recipe. Made half recipe since only two people not 8 🙂 Halving worked fine I used about 1 1/2 TBS of the taco season as we like it spicy! Also used cornbread mix and cooked the mixture with the ground beef at 425 for a little over 20 minutes (till it was bubbly and browning). I thought 350 for 15 to 20 min was not enough. Turned out great and we loved it. Put the topping on and used a little Cholula and dressing. Thanks for putting this out there would have never thought to do it.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks so much for sharing!! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe and were able to adapt it to how many people you needed.

  6. Gary says:

    5 stars
    This was great!!! Added Rot el to the meat and it was awesome!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

  7. Trishyp says:

    5 stars
    Made this today and Loved it…thanks for sharing!

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      Thanks for trying it out! Glad you enjoyed it!

  8. Lupe says:

    Did you use bisquick?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes 🙂 Enjoy!!

  9. Michele Byrd says:

    I haven’t made this yet but it looks delicious and can’t wait to try it soon. I also think it would be great for some crunch or just a boost to add crushed doritos or fritos over the top just before serving. Or you can have them available on the side.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yes, it would! Hope you try it soon & like it! Thank you!

  10. Bob H says:

    5 stars
    Very good and easy. Biscuit mix works well, it is also good with a corn bread mix.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you for saying that!