Dorito Taco Casserole (Printable Recipe)
Seasoned beef, cheese, and crushed Doritos layered into the ultimate comfort food casserole perfect for busy nights.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 packet taco seasoning
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10 oz can Rotel tomatoes, undrained
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11 oz can Mexicorn, drained
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2 cups shredded taco blend cheese
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9.25 oz bag nacho cheese Doritos, crushed
→ Optional Toppings
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Sour cream
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Pico de gallo
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced yellow onion over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until beef is fully browned and onions are soft.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds. Drain off any excess grease thoroughly. Return meat to skillet and sprinkle taco seasoning packet over everything, stirring to coat evenly.
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Stir in can of Rotel tomatoes with their juices and drained Mexicorn, mixing everything together until well combined. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before assembling casserole.
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Spread half of seasoned meat mixture across bottom of greased 7x11 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle one cup of shredded taco blend cheese over meat, followed by half of crushed Doritos, distributing evenly.
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Add remaining meat mixture as second layer. Top with remaining cup of cheese, then finish with rest of crushed Doritos, creating final crunchy layer.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350°F, until cheese melts completely and begins bubbling around edges. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Drain grease thoroughly as excess fat will make the casserole greasy and prevent proper texture
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Crush Doritos consistently so uniform pieces distribute better and create even crunch throughout
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Don't overbake as too much time in oven makes Doritos soggy instead of crunchy
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Layer strategically keeping some Doritos in middle creates pockets of crunch throughout
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Season in stages and taste meat mixture before assembling to ensure proper seasoning
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Rest before serving as those few minutes help everything set up for cleaner portions