Dorito Casserole with Ground Beef
This cheesy Dorito casserole with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. With layers of seasoned meat, creamy sour cream, melty cheese, and crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, it’s a family-friendly meal that's quick, satisfying, and easy to customize.
Ingrédients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel (or diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
- 1 large bag Nacho Cheese Doritos about 9.75 oz, lightly crushed
- Optional: ½ cup black beans
- Optional: ½ cup corn kernels
- Optional: ½ chopped onion
- Optional: 1 clove garlic minced
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, avocado, extra sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in sour cream and Rotel (plus any optional add-ins like beans, corn, onion, or garlic). Mix well to combine.
- Layer the casserole:
- Add a layer of crushed Doritos to the bottom of the baking dish.
- Top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat layers once more: Doritos, beef, cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.