Easy 5 Ingredient Taco Casserole

Here’s a super simple Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Casserole — quick, cheesy, and perfect for busy nights 🌮🧀

🌮 Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Casserole

Ingredients

1. 1 lb ground beef

2. 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

3. 1 cup salsa

4. 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)

5. 1 can (15 oz) black beans or cooked cauliflower rice (for low-carb option)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C).

   • Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Cook Beef

   • Brown ground beef in a skillet.

   • Drain excess fat.

   • Stir in taco seasoning and salsa.

3. Assemble

   • Spread beans (or cauliflower rice) in baking dish.

   • Top with seasoned beef.

   • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.

4. Bake

   • Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and melted.

5. Serve

   • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

⭐ Optional Toppings (Not Counted in 5 Ingredients)

• Sour cream

• Avocado or guacamole

• Lettuce

• Jalapeños

🔄 Variations

• 🐔 Swap ground beef for chicken or turkey

• 🌶️ Make it spicy with hot salsa

• 🧀 Add cream cheese for extra creaminess

• 🥬 Keto version: use cauliflower rice instead of beans