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It’s no secret that we are slightly obsessed with all things tacos – so why NOT turn it into a casserole?
We basically turned a taco (or taco salad) into a casserole that preps in minutes and feeds a crowd – win-win!
Instead of tortilla chips, we used a biscuit base (still just as tasty but a bit heartier and easier to scoop). We layered that with taco meat (ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning) and added our favorite toppings for one tasty bite!
You can 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!
Casseroles are the ultimate solution for weeknight dinners and potlucks! This taco casserole recipe is one of the more unique casseroles, but everyone loves it!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Some favorite flavors. This recipe is kind of like a Taco Salad or Navajo Tacos but in casserole form!
- Preps in 5 minutes! Cook up your ground beef and layer. This is one easy dinner, perfect for busy nights or any night!
- Enough to feed the family. It’s hearty and filling and makes around 8 servings so there’s plenty for everyone! Add a couple of sides (like Spanish Rice and Refried Beans) to make it go even further.
Taco Casserole Ingredients and Substitutions
- 2 pounds ground beef – or ground chicken or ground turkey
- 2 (1-ounce) packets taco seasoning – store-bought or 2 tablespoons of homemade Taco Seasoning
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cups milk
- 1¼ cups biscuit/baking mix
- dash black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream – or Mexican crema
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- ¾-1 cup chopped tomato
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – or Colby Jack cheese
- olives
- optional mix-ins – corn kernels, onions, jalapenos
- more toppings – fresh cilantro, diced avocado, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole
How to Make Taco Casserole
- GROUND BEEF. Cook 2 pounds of ground beef over medium heat, drain, and add 2 packets of Taco Seasoning. Spread the meat on the bottom of a 9×13 pan or baking dish.
- BISCUIT LAYER. Beat eggs, milk, biscuit mix, and a dash of black pepper until well combined, and pour over ground beef mixture.
- BAKE. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes and spread on sour cream. Top with your desired toppings. Add chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, cheese, and black olives.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Fully brown the ground beef and drain the excess oil.
- Spread the batter evenly over the ground beef mixture to ensure even cooking.
- Add extra spice with red pepper flakes or chili powder.
Taco Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 (1-ounce) packets taco seasoning
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1¼ 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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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let the casserole sit on the counter while the oven preheats and bake.
To freeze, fully bake and cool. Cover the casserole with plastic and again with foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw and bake uncovered in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until warm. Add toppings and serve.
Remove toppings, place leftovers in a container, and store toppings in a separate airtight container(s). Refrigerate for about 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Complete The Meal
Sides
Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe
45 mins
Mexican Bean Salad
1 hr 10 mins
Mexican Corn on the Cob
14 mins
Refried Black Beans
15 mins
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This recipe was originally published August 2017.
Why not list 2 3/4 cups instead of 11/4 ?
I am not sure what ingredient, the biscuit?
I believe the 1 1/4 is 1 and 1/4 cups. It’s just that the space between the 1’s is not noticeable, but it’s there. Spacing twice between the 1 and 1/4 would make it more noticeable.
Family loved it.
Can’t wait to make it
I can’t wait for you to try it!! I hope you like it!
This is very easy to make. Thanks for sharing THIS.love it . 1st time making it. Enjoyed it
I am so glad you think so!! Thank you for sharing that!!
its like taco salad in the form of a casserole. It makes for a hardier meal with the Addition of bisquick. Cant go wrong with this recipe!
Love this recipe
Thank you so much!!
Is bisquick ok? what biscuit mix did you use?
Yes 🙂 I just used their original/normal bisquick. Hope you like it!
Just had the taco casserole awesome family loved it
I am so happy to hear that!! I am glad they liked it! Thank you so much for letting me know!
This looks very yummy! I will be making this for dinner tonight!
Could the biscuit mix be substituted with a cornbread mix?
Only because I have a ton of corn meal!
I haven’t tried, but one way to find out 🙂 I’m thinking it would be ok. This is so good, I hope you like it!
This looks delicious! You mentioned that you could add refried beans which I think would be very taste. How much would you add and would you put it on the bottom and the meat on top? Thank you in advance.
You could add them under or on top of the meat 🙂 That would taste great!
I have mixed a can of refried beans into the cooked and drained ground beef. It was good and my family liked it. It’s easier than trying to layer them.
That works too 🙂 Thank you!