Taco seasoned ground beef flavored with salsa and sour cream creates a creaming filling for this Ground Beef Doritos Casserole. Layered with cheeses and crunchy Doritos baked until bubbly and delicious! Top it off with your favorite taco toppings to create a family favorite meal!
I don't know about you but we are crazy for all things taco at my house! This one has become such a family favorite over the years. It's cheesy, taco flavored, and built with those crazy crunchy and oh so fabulous Doritos chips! Who can resist them?? Not anyone in my house! We love them and may have an addiction!
Casseroles are always a favorite especially for this busy mom. When my kids were younger we were always on the go. So getting a tasty dinner on the table during the week (especially one for picky kids) was a challenge. However, if it had Doritos in it they came running!
Life looks a bit different now as they are in college, but it still can be quite hectic at times and my college aged son still lives at home. He still loves the classics I made for him growing up. And this one is still a win!
Casseroles are also typically are hearty, belly filling, quick, easy, and scrumptious. Anything and everything that gets dinner on the table and the family gathered around it is the way to go!
What you need for Ground Beef Doritos Casserole
- Large bag nacho flavored Doritos
- lean ground beef
- onion
- taco seasoning
- water
- salsa verde
- cream of chicken soup
- sour cream
- shredded cheddar
- shredded colby jack cheese
Steps to Make Doritos Casserole with Hamburger Meat
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions until cooked through. Drain off fat.
- Put back into skillet and sprinkle in packet of taco seasoning and coat ground beef. Add in water and stir until combined. Cook until sauce has thickened. About 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Add in salsa, soup, and sour cream and mix until combined.
- Pour in cheddar cheese and stir until melted into beef mixture.
- In a casserole dish lightly crush up ⅓ bag of Doritos. Pour ½ of beef mixture on top. Repeat.
- Top with remaining ⅓ of Doritos and colby jack cheese.
- Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray (this keeps the cheese from sticking). Bake for 25 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake for 20 additional minutes.
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Ground Beef Doritos Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Large bag nacho flavored Doritos
- 1 ½ pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions until cooked through. Drain off fat.
- Put back into skillet and sprinkle in packet of taco seasoning and coat ground beef. Add in water and stir until combined. Cook until sauce has thickened. About 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Add in salsa, soup, and sour cream and mix until combined.
- Pour in cheddar cheese and stir until melted into beef mixture.
- In a casserole dish lightly crush up ⅓ bag of Doritos. Pour ½ of beef mixture on top. Repeat.
- Top with remaining ⅓ of Doritos and colby jack cheese.
- Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray (this keeps the cheese from sticking). Bake for 25 minutes covered. Remove foil and bake for 20 additional minutes.
Jennifer says
This sounds amazing! My husband and four year old son are crazy about tacos, and I just so happen to be vegan. Not only am I making this for supper tomorrow night for them, I am making a vegan friendly version for myself 🙂
Nikki Lee says
I hope the family enjoyed this! It's one of my family's favs! A vegan version is a perfect adaption!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I love this easy way to make tacos for a crowd! I learned my lesson that I need to make two of these instead of just one as we were fighting over the last few bites!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
That is so funny! No fighting allowed make two next time for sure lol!
Michaela Kenkel says
This reminds me of one of my favorite casseroles my mom made when I was growing up! I need to try your version next time, this is calling my name right now!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Casseroles are so reminiscent of our childhood! I hope you enjoy this version!
Julie Menghini says
This looks like the perfect recipe when my little neighborhood kiddos come over. Everyone's going to love it.
Lisa says
Wondering if I cook up the meat and add everything but the chips could I freeze the meat mixture to use later
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I have not tried that. But it should work!
Erin Parker says
We're crazy about all things taco at our house, too, and this casserole sounds divine! I love how easy it is to put together, and I love how it's something I know my kids will LOVE.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Erin. I think I could eat anything taco related on a daily basis!
Lisa Hitzeman says
This casserole is going to be a big hit in my house! We love all things Mexican!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Lisa! I love all things Mexican too!
Janie says
Can I make this the day before serving, or will the Doritos get soggy?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I have not ever made this ahead, but I have eaten the next day as leftovers and it was good. I like it best freshly baked personally, but it did hold up pretty well as leftovers.
Elizabeth says
What size can of soup?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
10.5 ounce can
Nicole says
What brand of salsa verde should I use? Trying this tonight!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I love Herdez brand, but any you like will work just fine. You could also use a red salsa if you prefer it.
Hope Sanders says
Great recipe, I added black and pinto beans,Kraft Mexican blend cheese with a touch of Philly and used avocado,sour cream and black olives as topping.my kids came back for seconds!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
All those sound like yummy additions. We add a cup of sour cream in the mix a lot. It makes it so good. If they come back for seconds it a success!
Lucille says
Delicious. That looks so mouth watering! Looks very tasty. And I want to make these asap. That’s all I can say about this recipe.
Carlee says
That looks like a dinner we would all love too. My guys love doritos and tacos are one of our favorites too!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Carlee, my guys love it too! If it involved taco it is a win at my house too! 🙂
Julia says
This looks so delicious! I wish I had a plate right now.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you! It's such a tasty dish! I mean Doritos - so good! 😉