Taco Potato Casserole

This Taco Potato Casserole recipe with Ground Beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of Tex-Mex and comfort food. Featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and shredded cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Resting time 5

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 307kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Equipment

8x11 casserole dish

Ingredients

½ tbsp olive oil
½ tbsp butter
½ cup chopped white onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
6 tbsp taco seasoning
8 oz. can of plain tomato sauce
14.5 oz. can of fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups diced potatoes *approximately 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° and grease an 8x11 or 9x13 casserole dish. Set the dish aside.
Add the butter and oil to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add the chopped onion, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic with the onion and stir for one more minute.
Add the ground beef to the pot and break it up with a wooden spoon. Season again lightly with salt and pepper and stir occasionally until the beef is browned and cooked through with no traces of pink. About 5 minutes.
Add the taco seasonings and 3 tablespoons of water to the beef mixture and stir well. Then, stir in the tomato sauce and fire roasted tomatoes.
Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for five more minutes.
Meanwhile, add the diced potatoes to the prepared casserole dish, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir. Spread the potatoes out evenly along the bottom of the casserole dish.
Top the potatoes evenly with the beef mixture and top with shredded cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, cheese, green onions, etc.

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Storage tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or in the oven.

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