Down-Home Taco Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Down-Home Taco Casserole
45 min.
4
601kcal

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Gather 'round, y'all, because I've got a recipe that's pure comfort food with a fiesta twist! My Down-Home Taco Casserole is a family favorite, and the best part? It's naturally gluten-free, so everyone can dig in! This isn't your fancy, fussy casserole; it's the kind that makes you feel good from the inside out. Think of it as a deconstructed taco, baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. We're talking savory browned ground beef, vibrant peas & carrots, the zesty kick of salsa, and a hearty tomato soup base, all snuggled together with soft corn tortillas.

This casserole is so easy to throw together, it’s weeknight-dinner-saver material. Seriously, ready in just 45 minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish that'll make the whole house smell amazing. Whether you're serving it as a side, enjoying it for lunch, or making it the star of the dinner table, this Down-Home Taco Casserole is sure to be a hit. And with a caloric breakdown tilted towards those satisfying fats and proteins, you'll feel fueled and happy. From my kitchen to yours, enjoy this simple, heartwarming meal!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder 
  • 6-inch corn tortillas cut into 1-inch squares
  • pound ground beef drained
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 8.5 oz peas & carrots drained canned
  • cup salsa 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded divided
  • 10.8 oz all natural tomato soup canned

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup cheese; spread in a 2-quart casserole dish sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray.
  2. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until hot.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories601kcal
Protein22.17%
Fat52.15%
Carbs25.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.38
Glycemic Load
11.09
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.5052173034%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:601.07kcal
30.05%
Fat:35.29g
54.29%
Saturated Fat:15.01g
93.83%
Carbohydrates:39.1g
13.03%
Net Carbohydrates:31.37g
11.41%
Sugar:9.77g
10.86%
Cholesterol:112.42mg
37.47%
Sodium:943.52mg
41.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.75g
67.49%
Phosphorus:567.61mg
56.76%
Zinc:7.3mg
48.66%
Vitamin B12:2.89µg
48.18%
Selenium:30.34µg
43.34%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.38%
Vitamin B3:7.87mg
39.34%
Vitamin A:1952.68IU
39.05%
Calcium:353.14mg
35.31%
Fiber:7.73g
30.93%
Iron:4.98mg
27.64%
Potassium:927.72mg
26.51%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.24%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.82%
Magnesium:100.88mg
25.22%
Vitamin K:22.84µg
21.75%
Copper:0.4mg
19.88%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.09%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.33%
Vitamin C:12.95mg
15.7%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.54%
Folate:43.32µg
10.83%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.12%
Source:My Recipes