Taco Casserole
This hearty Taco Casserole layers seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and tender macaroni beneath a crunchy tortilla-chip topping with melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack. It delivers classic taco shop flavors in a cozy, oven-baked format with a creamy tang from sour cream and a fresh pop of green onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing potluck.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until slightly firm. Drain.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook and stir the ground beef and the chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Mix in the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning mix. Stir in the pasta.
- 4
Spoon the beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle crumbled taco chips and grated cheese over the top.
- 5
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve with chopped green onions and sour cream, if desired.
- Calories 414.94 kcal High 21%
- Protein 16.06 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 41.98 g 15%
- Total Fat 20.37 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 8.03 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.79 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 544.13 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 131.27 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 399.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 65.23 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.53 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Taco Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Condensed Tomato Soup, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 414.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Condensed Tomato Soup, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Green Onion, Ground Beef. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco Casserole?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 414.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Taco Casserole healthy?
- Taco Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 414.94 calories and 16.06 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 544.13 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.03 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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