Taco Casserole

I was watching Our Tribe of Many on YouTube and Sarah made this casserole.  It looked so good I decided to make it for dinner.  It was a hit.  My family told me I could make this again any time.  I like that it was easy to assemble and I usually have all of the ingredients on hand.

2 lbs ground beef

2 - 4 TBS taco seasoning (my addition)

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

1 can corn, drained and rinsed

1 can Rotel (original or hot)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup salsa

1 cup sour cream

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (for the top of the casserole)

Garnishes:

Black olives

green onions

tomatoes

cilantro

sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Spray a 9x13 baking dish with oil or cooking spray.

Cook ground beef in a large skillet until cooked through.  Drain grease.  Stir in taco seasoning.  Use as much or little seasoning as you would like.  I used about 2 TBS.  Next time I will probably use 3-4 TBS.

Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the 2 cups of cheese that will go on top of the casserole.

Pour the casserole into the prepared baking dish.  Bake for 45 minutes or until hot in the center.  Take the casserole out of the oven and sprinkle the cheese over the top.  Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Top the casserole with your favorite garnishes.

I served this casserole with tortilla chips and additional salsa.  

Serves 8-10

Source:  Sarah Mwania-Our Tribe of Many (YouTube)

Kimberly