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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Ground Beef Doritos Casserole

    Ground Beef Doritos Casserole

    Nikki Lee Published:November 30, 2018 | Updated: October 11, 2019

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    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!

    Ground Beef Doritos Casserole in a Blue Casserole Dish

    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
    A closeup of this ground beef Doritos casserole with black olives, diced tomatoes, and parsley

    Steps to Make Doritos Casserole with Hamburger Meat

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. In a large skillet brown ground beef and onions until cooked through. Drain off fat.
    3. 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.
    4. Add in salsa, soup, and sour cream and mix until combined.
    5. Pour in cheddar cheese and stir until melted into beef mixture.
    6. In a casserole dish lightly crush up ⅓ bag of Doritos. Pour ½ of beef mixture on top. Repeat.
    7. Top with remaining ⅓ of Doritos and colby jack cheese.
    8. 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.
    A closeup of this ground beef Doritos casserole with black olives, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and parsley

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    Ground Beef Doritos Casserole in a Blue Casserole Dish

    Ground Beef Doritos Casserole

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.52 from 64 votes
    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!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8 servings
    Calories 372 kcal

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving Calories: 372 kcal Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 35 g Fat: 22 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g Trans Fat: 0.4 g Cholesterol: 118 mg Sodium: 624 mg Potassium: 567 mg Fiber: 0.2 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 748 IU Vitamin C: 2 mg Calcium: 281 mg Iron: 3 mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Erin says

      January 28, 2022 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      my boyfriend loves this recipe and asked for me to make it again already!

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        January 29, 2022 at 8:36 am

        That is so awesome! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      March 14, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        March 18, 2021 at 9:17 am

        I hope the family enjoyed this! It's one of my family's favs! A vegan version is a perfect adaption!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer A Stewart says

      October 16, 2019 at 9:14 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 30, 2019 at 10:32 am

        That is so funny! No fighting allowed make two next time for sure lol!

        Reply
    4. Michaela Kenkel says

      October 14, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 30, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Casseroles are so reminiscent of our childhood! I hope you enjoy this version!

        Reply
    5. Julie Menghini says

      October 14, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      This looks like the perfect recipe when my little neighborhood kiddos come over. Everyone's going to love it.

      Reply
    6. Lisa says

      October 14, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      Wondering if I cook up the meat and add everything but the chips could I freeze the meat mixture to use later

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 15, 2019 at 11:47 am

        I have not tried that. But it should work!

        Reply
    7. Erin Parker says

      October 14, 2019 at 11:34 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 30, 2019 at 10:36 am

        Thank you Erin. I think I could eat anything taco related on a daily basis!

        Reply
    8. Lisa Hitzeman says

      October 14, 2019 at 10:27 am

      This casserole is going to be a big hit in my house! We love all things Mexican!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 30, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Thank you Lisa! I love all things Mexican too!

        Reply
    9. Janie says

      September 18, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      Can I make this the day before serving, or will the Doritos get soggy?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 19, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        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.

        Reply
    10. Elizabeth says

      August 20, 2019 at 8:09 am

      What size can of soup?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        August 20, 2019 at 11:16 am

        10.5 ounce can

        Reply
    11. Nicole says

      May 14, 2019 at 4:21 pm

      What brand of salsa verde should I use? Trying this tonight!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        May 14, 2019 at 7:31 pm

        I love Herdez brand, but any you like will work just fine. You could also use a red salsa if you prefer it.

        Reply
    12. Hope Sanders says

      January 19, 2019 at 12:38 am

      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!!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        January 19, 2019 at 9:50 am

        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!

        Reply
    13. Lucille says

      January 03, 2019 at 7:31 am

      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.

      Reply
    14. Carlee says

      December 17, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      That looks like a dinner we would all love too. My guys love doritos and tacos are one of our favorites too!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 21, 2018 at 8:14 am

        Carlee, my guys love it too! If it involved taco it is a win at my house too! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Julia says

      November 30, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      This looks so delicious! I wish I had a plate right now.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 02, 2018 at 5:25 pm

        Thank you! It's such a tasty dish! I mean Doritos - so good! 😉

        Reply

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