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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One Pan Taco Casserole
PrintIngredients
- 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!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
I don’t make tacos enough but I love them! This salad totally one-ups my usual tacos! And it’s easy…sigh, can’t get enough easy dinners these days!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
I’ll take a taco in casserole form any day!!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
This looks just delicious!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
This is one dinner I could eat everyday!. I love your macro shots 😀
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
Mmm, this is so much easier (and neater) than tacos….looks so delicious!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
You have convinced me to have tacos like this from now on!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Love love love tacos so I’m all about it a fun casserole style. 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love taco casseroles and this one look amazing! Beautiful pictures, too!
Kelly says
This looks fantastic Pamela! A taco casserole sounds like a great idea! I love that this is a one pan meal too – makes clean up so much easier 🙂 Pinning 🙂
Anna Johnston says
Yep, ALL over the one pan dishes. Absolutely adore this dish. 🙂 Cant wait till Tuesday so I can do my very own ‘Taco Tuesday’. 🙂 Have a great rest of week.
Kay / Pure + Complex says
Now that I can eat solid foods, I am SOOO all over this recipe lol. This looks so delicious. Love it
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
I love one pan dishes such as this!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
I.NEED.THIS.IN.MY.LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
So colourful and delicious!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
i bet this is so good with all your fresh lettuce and tomatoes. i need to make a farmers market trip! Love quick n easy meals like this. git er done. bring on the cheese.
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
Delish! We are taco fiends at my house. I’m not sure there would even be leftovers. I love that you use instant rice, I seem to forget about instant rice, what a time saver.
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Sounds like a wonderful dinner Pamela and so quick and easy. I love the fresh, beautiful topping too.
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Taco night, one pan. Love!
marcie says
Yum, Pamela! This looks fantastic, and so much easier than dealing with a bunch of tortillas! 🙂
Suzanne says
I love easy one pot meals like this. Looks fabulous!
ATasteOfMadness says
This looks awesome!! I have never made tacos, but this looks like something I could do. I love it!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I’m totally digging this meal and the colors in your pictures are beautiful! Pinning!
cheri says
Love one pan meals and tacos!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
I love Mexican food! =)
This recipe sounds delicious! Pinned!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
A one pan taco night? I’m in! This looks wonderful!
Ashley says
We love taco night at our house! I love the idea of switching it up with a casserole! Looks delicious!
ela@GrayApron says
…probably couldn’t stop eating this one 🙂
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Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Pamela, I’ve never heard of a taco casserole before, but it certainly seems like a good idea to me! This is great as it is, but I MAY be tempted to add a little guacamole and sour cream on the top as well … yum!
Pamela says
I totally love adding some creamy to this… I’d be in love with that guacamole!
Amy Tong says
This is gorgeous! I love that this is a one pan meal so clean up must be easy. Gotta love the flavor you add in here.
Pam says
My kind of meal! It looks terrific.