Taco Bake with Doritos
Taco bake with Doritos: taco-seasoned ground beef, red pepper, salsa and corn baked between layers of crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos and Mexican-blend cheese. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray for the baking dish
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 ounce
- 2/3 cup water leave out if you use homemade taco seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 can corn 15.25 ounces, drained; or about 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos 9.25 ounces, coarsely crushed (about 4 cups crushed), divided
- 2 cups Mexican-blend cheese shredded, divided; sharp cheddar also works
- optional taco toppings sour cream, sliced green onion, sliced olives, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, diced red onion, guacamole, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, extra salsa; for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and red bell pepper until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Check that the beef reaches 160°F with a food thermometer. Drain off the excess grease.
- Return the beef mixture to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning mix and the water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the salsa and the corn.
- Put half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of the baking dish and top with half of the cheese. Spread the beef mixture on top.
- Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the remaining crushed Doritos over the casserole.
- Return the dish to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 more minutes. Watch it closely, because the chips on top can burn easily. Check that the center reaches 165°F; if it has not, bake a little longer. Serve with taco toppings and let everyone garnish their own serving.
Notes
Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours, eat within 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months (the chips may soften). Reheat covered to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22.1gFat: 26.9gSodium: 1120mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 6.3g