Beef Nacho Casserole Recipe
Savory meets cheesy in our Beef Nacho Casserole. It's a hearty blend of lean beef, creamy cheddar and pepperjack, and a mix of onions, bell peppers, olives, and tortilla chips.
Servings: 6
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz bag tortilla chips
- 1/2 c. butter melted
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
- 1 jar 16 ounces medium-hot salsa
- 1 can 2.2 ounces sliced black olives, drained (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 large green onions trimmed and sliced
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Place tortilla chips in a blender and pulse into fine crumbs. Pour in the melted butter and continue to pulse until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 13x9" baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red peppers, green peppers, ground beef, and garlic salt; cook, stirring to break up clumps of beef, until the peppers are soft and the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
- Pour the jar of salsa into a large bowl. Fold in the cooked beef mixture, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of the pepper jack cheese, and olives. Scrape the entire mixture into the prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 30 minutes. Sprinkle green onions and cilantro evenly over the top.
Notes
Store the Beef Nacho Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. While it's possible to freeze the casserole for up to 2 months, note that the texture of the tortilla chips may soften upon thawing.
To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1976IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 2mg
