Creamy Taco Casserole Recipe: A 30-Minute Taco Tuesday Twist by Ann Marie G. Halstead

Ground beef is always a good ingredient for a comforting, budget-friendly dinner. This ground beef taco casserole recipe is an easy, family-friendly meal that everyone loves, and it works on many levels! First, it's a one-pan dish for dinner. Who doesn't love that? Second, it's quick to put together and bakes in just 20 minutes. And last but not least, if your family likes tacos, they should like this taco casserole recipe, too!

To make this easy taco casserole recipe you will need just a few simple ingredients. Here is your shopping list: ground beef, onion, frozen spinach, cream cheese, Mexican-style diced tomatoes, whole kernel corn and cheese. This Mexican-inspired casserole recipe is easily customizable to your taste preferences, even if you aren’t a whiz in the kitchen (like me!).

Serve this ground beef Mexican casserole for dinner with your favorite side dishes or alone as a complete meal.

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Cuisine: Mexican/American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 16 ounces (1 bag) frozen, cut spinach, thawed and drained
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (I prefer Philadelphia brand)
• 14 ounces (1 can) Mexican-style diced tomatoes (type of tomatoes and spiciness per your preference), drained
• 1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 - 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack and Monterey Jack work well)

Helpful Products

• Tortilla Chips
• Baking Dishes
• Slow Cooker Liners
• Can Opener
• Baking Sheet
• Rubber Spatula
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Aluminum Foil
• Kitchen Towels

Recipe Notes

• You can use different variations of canned tomatoes and cheeses to make this Mexican, Italian or Greek, etc. 

• Try the recipe with ground turkey instead of ground beef. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. When almost done, add the onion and continue cooking until translucent. Drain.
2. Add the spinach to the meat mixture and cook for a few minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Stir in the cream cheese, drained tomatoes and corn.
4. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 511

Total Fat: 28.9g

Saturated Fat: 16.4g

Cholesterol: 109mg

Sodium: 609mg

Total Carbohydrate: 38.2g

Dietary Fiber: 14.3g

Total Sugars: 12.9g

Protein: 34.7g

Vitamin D: 2mcg

Calcium: 570mg

Iron: 21mg

Potassium: 3414mg

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