Taco Casserole For One
This single serving taco casserole is a flavorful, layered dish made with crispy tostadas, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked until golden and topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ¼ pound ground beef or ground turkey
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning -store-bought or homemade
- 3 tostadas or 3 crumbled taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese -divided
- Optional for topping: Sour cream, black olives, extra salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook the Onions and Garlic: In a small pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in salsa, water, and taco seasoning. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Casserole: Lightly spray a small baking dish with oil. Place 1 tostada (or crumbled taco shells) in the dish. Spoon half the beef mixture over the tostada, then sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Layer and Bake: Add another tostada, the remaining beef, and ¼ cup of shredded cheese. Top with a final tostada and the remaining ¼ cup of cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, black olives, and extra salsa if desired.
Notes
- Drain Excess Grease: If using ground beef with a higher fat content, drain the grease after cooking to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Crispy Layers: For the best texture, use tostadas. If using crumbled taco shells, press them down lightly to create a solid base.
- Prevent Sogginess: If using homemade salsa, drain excess liquid to keep the tostadas crispy.
- Make Ahead Option: Cook the beef mixture in advance and store it in the fridge for up to two days. Assemble and bake when ready.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1515IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 684mg | Iron: 4mg
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