Cheesy Taco Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

Meat Layer

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
  (or 1 tsp paprika + 1 tsp cumin + ½ tsp chili powder + salt)

Creamy Layer

• 1 cup sour cream
  (or thick yogurt)
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

Other Layers

• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips or 6 small tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Toppings

• ½ cup sliced black olives
• 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Cook the beef
   Sauté onion in a pan, add beef and garlic. Cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning.
2. Make creamy mixture
   Mix sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.
3. Assemble casserole
   • Base layer: tortilla chips or tortillas
   • Beef layer
   • Creamy layer
   • Cheese
     Repeat once.
4. Bake
   • 180°C (350°F)
   • 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
5. Finish & serve
   Add olives, jalapeños, tomatoes, and cilantro on top. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.