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A delicious Beef and Bean Skillet Taco Casserole that is amazing, and filling.
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Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe
This taco casserole is from scratch comfort food at it’s best! Made with simple ingredients you’ll have in your pantry, this is an old-fashioned classic. Skillet beef, onions, peppers, shredded cheese, and seasoning combine to create a quick casserole that will quickly become a family favorite.This taco casserole is from scratch comfort food at it’s best! Made with simple ingredients you’ll have in your pantry, this is an old-fashioned classic. Skillet beef, onions, peppers, shredded cheese, and seasoning combine to create a quick casserole that will quickly become a family favorite.This beef and bean taco casserole is made in a skillet, then served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, onion, peppers, and more. Made in 30 minutes! #tacocasserole #quickdinner #30minutemeal

This beef and bean taco casserole is made in a skillet and then served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, peppers, onions, and more. I love this Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole for many reasons. It’s easy to make, it’s a perfect weeknight meal, everyone loves it, and it’s just downright deliciousness in a skillet. You can’t ask for a tastier meal. It’s one of my favorite quick dinner recipes.

Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole in a bowl

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Here is what you are going to need for this dish:

  • ground beef
  • fat-free refried beans
  • restaurant-style salsa
  • taco seasoning mix
  • tortilla chips
  • bell pepper
  • diced tomatoes
  • Monterrey Jack cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • green onions

Ingredients needed for Taco Casserole

Ingredients needed for Taco Casserole

How Do You Make a Taco Casserole?

1. Heat the oven to 350. In a medium pan cook ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain.

2. Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, and refried beans, mix well and stir often.

3. Place 2 cups of crushed chips into the bottom of the prepared skillet. Cover evenly with beef mixture and top with bell pepper, onion, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, and cheese.

4. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole on white table.

Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

5. Top the casserole with remaining diced tomatoes, remaining tortilla chips, onion tops, and cheese.

6. Place shredded lettuce in a bowl and top with Beef and Bean Taco Casserole. Oh my, yumminess!!

Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole in a bowl.

Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

Skillet Taco Casserole Tips

  • Use a low-fat beef such as 93/7
  • Crush chips by placing them in a ziplock bag and carefully pound with a rolling pin
  • Spice things up with red, yellow, and green bell peppers
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe for larger crowds
  • Store leftovers for meal prepped lunches

Taco Casserole Alternatives

  • Use lean ground turkey or chicken in place of beef
  • Alternate cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheeses
  • Try flavored lime or blue tortilla chips
  • Change up the toppings by adding avocado, sour cream, or even green chilis if you’re feeling feisty.

How to store leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Consider changing up the toppings to make a different lunch dish every day!

I hope you enjoy this quick dinner idea. It’s one of our favorite quick weeknight meals.

Are you looking for more recipes like this one? You might also enjoy:

  • Chicken Taco Casserole
  • Chicken Fajita Stuffed Bell Pepper
  • Chicken Taco Soup
  • Fajita Nachos
  • Chicken Tacos
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Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole Recipe
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Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Casserole

A delicious Beef and Bean Skillet Taco Casserole that is amazing, and filling.
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 411kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef I like 93/7 to keep it healthy!
  • 1 16oz can fat free refried beans
  • 1 16oz jar of restaurant style salsa
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 2 1/2 cups tortilla chips lightly broken in small pieces, not crushed
  • 1 medium green bell pepper half/chopped
  • 1 15oz can petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • green onions

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350. In a medium pan cook ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Stir in salsa, taco seasoning, and refried beans, mix well and stir often.
  • Place 2 cups of crushed chips into the bottom of prepared skillet. Cover evenly with beef mixture and top with bell pepper, onion, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, and cheese.
  • Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Top the casserole with remaining diced tomatoes, remaining tortilla chips, onion tops, and cheese.
  • Place shredded lettuce in a bowl and top with Beef and Bean Taco Casserole. Oh my, yumminess!!

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3.8mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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  1. Tamara says

    October 27, 2014 at 21:13

    Yum, I love the idea of a skillet casserole! And I love the triple sources of protein.

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    • Jennifer says

      October 28, 2014 at 09:40

      It’s super delicious!

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