Description
This Ground Beef Dorito Casserole is a comforting, cheesy, and satisfying family-friendly dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of seasoned ground beef, crunchy Doritos, and gooey melted cheese make it an instant classic and a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade blend)
- 1 bag Doritos, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles.
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Drain excess fat, then add chopped onion and taco seasoning. Cook until onion is translucent.
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Stir in Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies and the cream of mushroom soup. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the meat mixture.
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Add a layer of crushed Doritos and a layer of cheese.
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Repeat the layering process, ending with cheese on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
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For a gluten-free version, ensure taco seasoning and Doritos are certified gluten-free.
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You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles.
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Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
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Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to maintain a good texture.
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Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it set and enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ground beef Dorito casserole, cheesy casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Tex-Mex casserole, comfort food