Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe (2024)

All the flavors of Ground Beef and Bean Tacos in an easy-to-make casserole - kids love it! This recipe only takes 10 minutes to throw together and is ready in no time.

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My kids love tacos, but they get so frustrated when they are trying to eat a crunchy tortilla taco and it breaks into pieces after one bite.

This casserole is basically a crunchy beef and bean taco all spread out in a casserole dish and everyone LOVES it. It’s such a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite in your meal rotation!

Related Recipe: Don’t miss our Chicken Taco Casserole, and our Ground Beef Firecracker Casserole they are family favorites!

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Ingredients needed for Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

  • lean ground beef
  • refried beans
  • salsa
  • taco seasoning
  • tortilla chips
  • green bell pepper
  • green onions
  • tomatoes
  • black olives
  • cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

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How to make Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

Step 1: Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until mixture starts to boil, stirring occasionally.

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Step 2: In an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips in the bottom of the pan.

One reader said that she felt the chips didn’t stay as crunchy as she liked, so she actually served the chips on the side – either option works!

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Step 3: Top broken chips evenly with beef mixture.

This can be a little tricky – I found that it is easiest to scoop spoonfuls of the beef all over the pan and then use a large wooden spoon to gently spread it evenly around the pan.

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Step 4: Sprinkle the top of the casserole with with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup of the tomato, the cheese, and olives.

Step 5: Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Top baked casserole with remaining 1/2 cup tomato and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Tips from our readers:

  • add sauteed mushrooms in with the beef mixture
  • top each serving with sour cream and shredded lettuce
  • saute garlic in with the beef mixture
  • serve with guacamole
  • use half of the chips in the bottom of the pan and then top each individual serving with crushed chips for added crunch
  • top with more salsa
  • add green chilies to the beef mixture
  • add a chopped jalapeno to the beef mixture
  • add diced onion to the beef mixture
  • add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the beef mixture for added heat

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What to serve with Beef and Bean Taco Casserole:

  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Spanish Brown Rice
  • Mexican Ranch Dip
  • Mexicorn
  • Easy Black Beans

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Serves: 12

Ground Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

All the flavors of Ground Beef and Bean Tacos in an easy-to-make casserole – kids love it!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 16 ounces refried beans 1 can, or homemade refried beans
  • 16 ounces salsa 1 jar
  • 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix 1 package
  • cups coarsely broken corn tortilla chips divided
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 3 tomatoes diced and divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or favorite cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain grease. Stir in refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning mix.

  • Reduce heat to medium. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

  • In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place 2 cups of the broken tortilla chips.

  • Top evenly with beef mixture. Sprinkle with bell pepper, onions, 1 cup diced tomato, the cheese, and olives.

  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.

  • Top baked casserole with remaining 1/2 cup diced tomato, sliced olives, and remaining 1/2 cup tortilla chips.

Notes

TIPS FROM OUR READERS:

  • add sauteed mushrooms in with the beef mixture
  • top each serving with sour cream and shredded lettuce
  • saute garlic in with the beef mixture
  • serve with guacamole
  • use half of the chips in the bottom of the pan and then top each individual serving with crushed chips for added crunch
  • top with more salsa
  • add green chilies to the beef mixture
  • add a chopped jalapeno to the beef mixture
  • add diced onion to the beef mixture
  • add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the beef mixture for added heat

Nutrition

Calories: 260 kcal · Carbohydrates: 26 g · Protein: 15 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 33 mg · Sodium: 905 mg · Potassium: 402 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 873 IU · Vitamin C: 15 mg · Calcium: 145 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

  • 2 Quart Baking Dish

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Evelyn says:

    I also love Tacos and I this idea of a great easy Taco Casserole. I am pinning this to try on my Grandbabies:)
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  2. Shiloh Barkley says:

    Sounds delicious! I'll have to make that!

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  3. Meghan says:

    For the love of God woman! My mouth is now watering!!!

  4. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:

    This reminds me of 7-layer dip (which I'm obsessed with). Yum!

  5. Denise says:

    I made this for dinner last night and it as a HIT! Soooo yummy, thanks for sharing!

  6. Heidi F. says:

    We really enjoy this meal but serve the chips on the side. They tend to get soggy pretty fast and no one will eat the left-overs if it has soggy chips in it.

  7. mchupp says:

    Made this last night and it was super yummy. Added some sauteed mushrooms in the beef mix and then some sour cream when it was on our plates. Yum!

  8. Cynthia says:

    I made this for dinner tonight. YUM! The only thing I changed was to add fresh garlic then saute garlic, bell pepper and onion with the meat. Did fresh guacamole as a topping. Great recipe!

  9. Brenda says:

    I made it tonight and made half with the chips in and the other half without (serve on the side) that way our leftovers won't have soggy chips! Can't wait to try it!

  10. Ladybird Ln says:

    We made this for dinner last night, and it was a hit! Sure to be one of our regulars! The only thing we did differently is added sour cream and salsa to the top!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

  11. Rachel Eldredge says:

    I have made this dish a few times, and we LOVE it! Thanks for sharing. I also posted a link to it on my blog so family and friends can enjoy as well.

  12. The Venus Family says:

    I have always wanted to make this. Your look delicious and am sure it taste delicious too. Will post feedback once am done preparing mine.Felicityhttp://www.languageofdesires.com

  13. Susie Christopherson says:

    I just wanted to share a quick tip that solves the problem mentioned earlier of biting into a taco only to have the shell break... Just quickly run each taco shell under water. My mom used to do this and now I always do. The shell stays crunchy but doesn’t break!

  14. Cyd says:

    Genius! Thanks for sharing!!

  15. Pam Woodberry says:

    My picky 3 year old ate it!!!! We made a game of scooping with a spoon onto a chip...It worked I got some meat into her!

  16. Cheryll says:

    Do you have the nitro Ian facts/ calorie count for this recipe?

  17. Cheryll says:

    * nutrition facts :)

  18. Leslie says:

    So yummy! The meat/ refried beans and all are DELICIOUS! Another sixsistersstuff hit!

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FAQs

How many tacos do you get from a pound of ground beef? ›

Each taco shell or small soft taco-size tortilla fits about 2 ounces or 1/4 cup of meat. If you add diced onions, you could stretch a pound of ground beef to make about a dozen tacos. With just the meat and spices, you can make about 8 tacos from a pound of meat.

What is the best ground beef ratio for tacos? ›

What ground beef lean-to-fat ratio is best for tacos? For tastier tacos, use a ratio between 80/20 and 90/10. A higher percentage of fat produces more moist and flavorful meat.

How do you add flavor to taco meat? ›

Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and oregano together in a small bowl until combined.

How much taco seasoning per pound of ground beef? ›

To use: Use about 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning for every 1 pound of meat. Use more or less depending on your preference. Brown meat and drain the fat. Add your taco seasoning along with about 1/2 cup of water.

How many pounds of ground beef for tacos for 20 people? ›

Most people will eat about 1 to 2 ounces of meat per taco. For 20 people figure at least 70 to 80 tacos. That's about 10 pounds of meat roughly. People tend to fill tacos with solid meats like not ground beef or chicken with less meat fillings than ground meats.

How many pounds of ground beef for tacos for 50 people? ›

the norm is about 50grams of ground meat per taco. So for 50 people having one taco each you will need 2.5kg of beef or about 5.5 lbs.

How many tacos will 3 pounds of ground beef make? ›

The calculator determines how much taco meat per person using specific measurements. It is based on a formula that uses the average serving of protein on the typical taco is an 1/8th of a pound of meat, which is about 2 ounces of beef before it is cooked. So, a pound of ground beef should nicely fill 8 tacos.

How many pounds of ground beef for tacos for 6 people? ›

As a general rule, you should plan for about 1/4 to 1/2 pound of meat per person when making tacos. So for a family of four, you'll need around 1 to 2 pounds of ground beef. Of course, this can vary depending on your personal preferences and appetite, so adjust accordingly.

How much ground beef for 40 people tacos? ›

Generally speaking, four ounces of taco meat per person should be enough to make plenty of tacos for everyone in your group. That's approximately one-half to three-quarters of a pound of raw ground beef, depending on the size of the portion.

What makes tacos taste better? ›

Not enough people use cilantro. Iceberg lettuce can be refreshing in a burrito, but when it comes to tacos, cilantro, onion and lime are king. I know Tex-Mex enthusiasts love their dairy on a taco. Big pinches of cheddar cheese that lack flavor or the ability to melt.

What is the best sauce for tacos? ›

Cilantro Lime- Cilantro Lime Sauce is fresh, vibrant, full of flavor. That is why it is one of the best sauces for all your tacos! It is made from sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Cilantro Lime Sauce is creamy, spicy, and sour- with a hint of garlic.

How many tacos will 2 lbs of meat make? ›

The average serving of protein per person is 4 ounces. The "conservative" amount of ground beef in a typical taco is 2.5 ounces, but because of the other taco fillings we can estimate 2 ounces of beef for the average taco. So that being said, probably about 8 tacos per pound of ground beef.

How many people will 2 pounds of taco meat feed? ›

You can feed between 2.5 to 3 people with one pound of meat. This estimate assumes that each person will eat two tacos, except children, who are counted as 0.5 of an adult and will have one taco.

How much will 1 pound of taco meat feed? ›

How many people can 1 lb of taco meat feed? You can feed between 2.5 to 3 people with one pound of meat.

How much ground beef for 30 tacos? ›

As a general rule, you should plan for about 1/4 to 1/2 pound of meat per person when making tacos.

How much ground beef for tacos for 12 people? ›

Generally speaking, four ounces of taco meat per person should be enough to make plenty of tacos for everyone in your group. That's approximately one-half to three-quarters of a pound of raw ground beef, depending on the size of the portion.

How much meat do I need for 15 people tacos? ›

Generally speaking, it's good to budget about 3 tacos per person, which means almost 1 cup of meat for each guest.

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