One Pan Taco Casserole

Easy to make One Pan Taco Casserole recipe! Ingredients include lettuces, tomatoes, corn, instant rice and shredded cheese.

One Pan Taco Casserole

Let’s have a Taco Tuesday in Casserole form!
We love Mexican food in our house.  From Taco Casserole to Mexican Lasagna to Chicken Tortilla Soup and everything in between!

For this Taco Tuesday recipe we’re going to turn it into a quick casserole – using only one pan.   The casserole includes lettuces, tomatoes and corn on top and is made with Instant rice making it super quick! There’s also a layer of cheese to make it all stick together.  Plus cheese is just delicious! 🙂

The first time I made this for dinner it was a hit.  So much that I made it 2 time that week. And don’t get me started on the leftovers… they are equally delicious!

Easy Taco Casserole Ingredients

Here’s the ingredients you need for this easy casserole, you probably already have everything in your kitchen!

ground beef
taco seasoning
water
instant rice
shredded Mexican cheese
lettuce
diced tomatoes
corn
cilantro to garnish

So next time you’re craving tacos, try this One Pan Taco Casserole!  You’ll be done in no time and will only have to dirty up one pan! Enjoy!

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Easy to make One Pan Taco Casserole recipe! Ingredients include lettuces, tomatoes, corn, instant rice and shredded cheese.

By: Pamela Reed

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

serves 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ground beef
• ▢ 1.25 oz package of taco seasoning
• ▢ 2 cups water
• ▢ 2 cups uncooked instant rice
• ▢ 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
• ▢ 1.5 cups shredded lettuce
• ▢ 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies I use Ro*Tel
• ▢ 1 cup corn - cooked
• ▢ Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

• Add meat to large skillet and brown until done. Drain off any excess fat.
• Add taco seasoning mix and water, stir. Bring to a boil.
• Stir in instant rice. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Top with lettuce, corn and tomatoes on top.
• Finally garnish with cilantro.
• Serve and enjoy!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: one pan taco casserole

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