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Delicious Dorito Casserole Dinner topped with sour cream, cilantro, and tomatoes in a white dish

Dorito Casserole Dinner

This Dorito Casserole Dinner is a time-saving, taco-inspired delight that's deliciously layered with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and crunchy Doritos. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 1-ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like ROTEL®), drained
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 9¼-ounce bag nacho cheese Doritos®, lightly crushed (about 5 cups)
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
  • Optional for serving: chopped tomato, salsa, cilantro, extra sour cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as you go. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the diced tomatoes, black beans, and sour cream. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
  6. Spread 1 1/2 cups of crushed Doritos into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  7. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the chips. Top with another layer of Doritos (1 1/2 cups) and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese.
  8. Repeat the layers with the remaining meat, chips, and cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Serve warm with chopped tomato, salsa, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tip: If you’re doubling the recipe for meal prep or a big crowd, use a 13x9-inch dish and adjust the cooking time by 5-7 minutes longer.