Cheesy Beef and Doritos Dinner (Print version)
A crunchy, creamy ground beef Doritos casserole with taco seasoning, melted cheese, and a golden chip topping.
# Ingredients:
For the beef filling
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
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1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
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1 can (10 oz or 283 g) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
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1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
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1/4 cup (60 ml) milk, plus more if needed
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1 cup (165 g) frozen corn, optional
For layering and topping
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1 bag (9.25 oz or 262 g) nacho cheese Doritos, lightly crushed and divided
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2 cups (225 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 medium tomato, diced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Pickled jalapenos or extra sour cream, optional for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion, then cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
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Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with green chiles, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, milk, and corn if using. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until creamy and spoonable.
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Spread about 3 cups of crushed Doritos in the baking dish. Spoon half of the beef filling over the chips and sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. Repeat with another 2 cups chips, the remaining beef filling, and 3/4 cup cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 18 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and reserved Doritos, then bake for 8-10 minutes more until bubbly at the edges.
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Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomato, green onion, and any optional toppings just before serving.
# Good to know:
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Best served right after baking while the top chips are still crisp.
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Cook ground beef to 160°F for food safety.
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Hold back some chips for the final bake to keep the topping crunchy.