CHEESY Taco Casserole is EASY to make. This simple baked casserole recipe is made with elbow noodles, tomato soup, ground beef and lots of cheddar cheese! This is a yummy dinner that everyone will love – especially the kids!
Some people like to say “Taco Tuesday” but I like to say “Tacos Everyday!”.
Tacos are one of my favorite meals, I can basically eat them every night and never get sick of them. The thing I love about tacos is you can have them so many ways. Maybe you’re in a burrito mood, maybe you’re in a hard shell mood, maybe you’re in a salad moon, maybe you’re in a soup mood, maybe you’re in a pepper steak mood, or maybe you want a casserole. In the case of the casserole, I got you covered.
Say hello to your new favorite dinner, Cheesy Taco Casserole!
This is a good ol comfort meal, perfect after a hard day of work. In the Winter time, this really warms up my bones in all the right spots. It has plenty of fresh vegetables (green pepper, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers), along with tomato soup that is going to hold those noodles together and soak up the good stuff. And that extra cheesy layer on top? Yup, you will fall in love with it.
Speaking of Winter, does it feel like Winter yet where you are? Here in NYC I woke up yesterday to a surprise snow fall. I had to make my way up to the Upper West Side for a appointment and stopped to stare lovingly at Central Park getting it’s first snow dusting of the season. I quickly took this picture and then threw my hands back in my gloves because BRRRRRRRR it was cold out!
The next couple of days are sure to be cold (today will be the coldest all Winter) so I’ll be curling up with this casserole this evening.
I hope you enjoy it and it keeps you warm!
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Cheesy Taco Ground Beef Casserole
PrintIngredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup of elbow macaroni or bow ties
- 1 large green pepper - chopped
- 1 10.75 ounce can of condensed tomato soup
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes - diced
- 1 package of taco seasoning mix
- 3/4 cup shredded taco blend cheese
- 2 jalapenos - chopped finely for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, set aside.
- In a pan cook ground beef with green pepper until meat is brown.
- Mix in tomato soup, tomatoes and taco seasoning.
- Stir in pasta until everything is combined.
- Put mixture in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the casserole.
- Add finely chopped up jalapenos on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve warm, enjoy.
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Amy (Savory Moments) says
Tacos every day = a big fat yes! We love tacos and this casserole looks like a tasty twist!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Perfect comfort food..this will be very popular in our house!!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This looks amazing, Pamela! I could eat tacos every night too! Love the idea of this casserole! 😀
Ann says
Two of my favorite words are “taco” and “casserole.” This sounds superb.
Sophie says
I made your lovely hearthy comforting taco cheesy casserole & loved every warm bite of it,…so did my husband Peter! xxx
You made very inviting tasty pictures!
Pamela says
Thanks Sophie, so glad you liked it!
Hotly Spiced says
That image of Central Park is so contrasting to the images I brought home in July. I have some friends who went to NYC all the way from Sydney for a White Christmas! And then it didn’t snow! Your casserole is full of flavour and looks very comforting for long, cold winter’s nights xx
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh wow, my perfect comfort food all in one dish! This looks amazing, Pamela! i’m a total taco lover, so this is right up my alley!
stylentonic says
Super yummy & easy! kiss
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Bam's Kitchen says
Tacos are our perfect go any time meal too. I really like the idea of adding it to pasta to make it filling and hearty for my boys. That first photo with all of its cheesiness is the best. Just shared!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Cheesy deliciousness! And perfect comfort food on a chilly day!
Melanie says
Yum! That looks amazing!
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Betty says
LOVE tacos, and this looks really good! Easier to eat too. 🙂 It is COLD tonight and the wind is howling. Not looking forward to leaving the house at o’dark-thirty tomorrow morning! 🙁
Shireen L. Platt says
That looks absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try this, just need to get a can of tomato soup and a bunch of tomatoes on this weekend groceries shopping and I will make this.
Here in BC, Canada it does’t feel like winter, there’s no snow only lots of wind and rain. The picture you took of the snow is beautiful, it looks so serene.
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Dressed2dNines says
Looks delicious!
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Ashley says
haha I’m with you – tacos everyday! This looks so good! And yes – it is soooo cold out here, I would definitely like to cozy up with some of this!
Mary Frances says
I’m not a big casserole person– but this certainly tempts me on a freezing day like today.
Suzanne says
Delicious, looks cheesy and I think I could eat it any time of day, any day of the week.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
This nasty cold dictates this become a staple! YUM!
[email protected] Riffs says
I’m with you — tacos everyday! And it’s really cold here, too — it’s supposed to get down to just below zero. Brrr! So this is the perfect dish for today. Thanks — and Happy New Year!
The Squishy Monster says
If this doesn’t make being out in the freezing snow worth it, I don’t know what will! It looks like a great reward to come home to this decadent, cheesy, warm, and satisfying casserole!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Tacos are pretty amazing! I could eat them every night as well. I love that you made them in casserole form! This looks delicious.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
It’s freezing out! This casserole is perfect!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am definitely a taco lover, but they can be so messy to eat, so this sounds like the perfect dish for me. The cheesier the better!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I met an American couple on my holidays recently in Asia, they raved about tacos, said the same as you, could eat em every day. Seeing your pics may have sealed the deal on making tacos a more regular feature on my weekly dinner menu. 🙂 Especially if it comes in casserole form.
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I love the sound of tacos everyday! This casserole sounds incredibly yummy!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Girl, I am so with you on tacos everyday! Especially this casserole. It’s in the teens today, with a wind chill of 0. So I need as much comfort food as I can get!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Yummy and simple! I’m sure the whole family would love this dish!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
Tacos are definitely a fav meal of mine too. Mix em with cheese and noodles? Winner every time.
Joanne says
Taco everyday sounds like the perfect life motto. I want a big scoop of this!
Sues says
I TOTALLY agree with Tacos Everyday. And I’d probably eat this for breakfast, too.
Stay warm! 🙂