Taco Doritos Casserole with Ground Beef, Cheese, and Corn (Print version)

A crunchy, cheesy taco casserole with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, Doritos, salsa, sour cream, and a golden melted cheddar topping.

# Ingredients:

For the beef filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed
02 - 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning
06 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
07 - 1 cup (240 g) chunky salsa
08 - 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) corn, drained
09 - 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
10 - 3/4 cup (180 g) sour cream

For the layers

11 - 6 cups (about 220 g) lightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos, divided
12 - 2 1/2 cups (280 g) shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, divided
13 - Cooking spray or butter, for the baking dish

Optional toppings

14 - 1 cup chopped tomatoes
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
17 - Extra sour cream and salsa, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion, using oil only if the pan is dry. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in the garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly thickened.
04 - Stir in the salsa, drained corn, black beans, and sour cream. Cook for 2 minutes, just until the mixture is hot and creamy.
05 - Spread 2 cups of crushed Doritos in the baking dish. Spoon half the beef mixture over the chips and sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with 2 more cups chips, the remaining beef, and 1 cup cheese.
06 - Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.
07 - Top the hot casserole with the remaining crushed Doritos and 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes, then add tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa as desired.

# Good to know:

01 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before scooping so the layers hold together better.
02 - For the crunchiest topping, add the final Doritos after baking.
03 - Use mild, medium, or hot salsa to control the heat.

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