Dorito Casserole with Ground Beef

Dorito casserole recipe with beans on a white plate next to a bag of Doritos.

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Put Taco Tuesday into your baking dish with this ground beef Doritos casserole! Made with layers of lean ground beef, crunchy Doritos, and cheese, it’s your recipe for weeknight dinner success!

Whenever I make this, I can be sure I’ve got a happy family at the table. I’m happy too because it’s effortless and utterly delicious. If you’re a Dorito lover, you’ve got to try it!

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 710kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion diced
1 Tablespoon of minced garlic
1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
10 ounce can of Rotel with diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 cups of salsa (your favorite brand)
9.7 ounce bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos
3 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic in a skillet on medium heat until brown. Drain the grease.
Add the taco seasoning and the water
Add the Ro-Tel and salsa and mix well.
Break up the Doritos and spread one-third along the bottom of the greased pan.
Spread about one cup of the cheese over the Doritos.
Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the Doritos and cheese.
Add another third of the Doritos and cheese over the meat mixture.
Spread the rest of the meat over the Doritos and cheese.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Sprinkle the remainder of the Doritos and cheese over the top and bake again for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. (Be careful as the Doritos can burn easily).

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Notes

Top with a dollop of sour cream, a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, a few slices of cherry tomatoes, and a couple of small slices of jalapeños. You can also add black beans as a side dish for this meal.

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