Description
Beef Dorito Casserole brings layers of cheesy, crunchy goodness right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crushed Doritos, this quick weeknight meal delivers comfort and flavor your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
Pantry Staples:
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Dairy and Crunch:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag (9 oz) Doritos
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Crush 1 bag (9 oz) of Doritos into smaller pieces, spreading half the crumbs across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, ensuring no pink remains.
- Mix 1 packet taco seasoning into the beef, stirring thoroughly to coat all meat evenly.
- Add 1 can (15 oz) drained kidney beans and 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies to the beef, combining completely.
- Spread the entire beef mixture directly over the crushed Doritos in the baking dish.
- Dollop 1 cup sour cream across the top of the beef layer, creating an even distribution.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream layer.
- Cover the casserole with remaining crushed Doritos, creating a crunchy top layer.
- Scatter the final 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the Doritos.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Crushing Doritos slightly before layering helps create a more even base and prevents soggy chips.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef for lean ground turkey and use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream.
- Drain kidney beans and tomatoes well to prevent excess liquid making the casserole watery.
- Adding fresh chopped jalapeños or green onions on top gives a nice crunch and extra flavor boost after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg