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Doritos Casserole Recipe

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This Doritos Casserole is a flavorful and comforting baked dish combining seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese layered with crunchy Doritos chips. Perfect for a family dinner or game day, it offers a delicious twist on traditional casseroles with spicy Rotel tomatoes and a cheesy, crunchy topping.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag Doritos Nacho Cheese chips

Dairy

  • 1 (16 ounce) shredded colby jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned. Drain any excess grease to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onions and diced red bell peppers to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add seasoning and tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and the can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilis, cooking for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Mix beans and sour cream: Add the drained pinto beans and sour cream to the skillet mixture, stirring well. Remove the skillet from the heat once combined.
  6. Prepare the chips: Break the Doritos chips into medium-sized pieces; avoid crushing them too finely to preserve texture.
  7. Layer the casserole – first layer: Spread one-third of the broken Doritos chips evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish. Then top with half of the ground beef mixture followed by one-third of the shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  8. Layer the casserole – second and third layers: Add the next one-third of the Doritos chips over the cheese, then top with the remaining ground beef mixture and another one-third of the cheese. Finally, spread the remaining Doritos chips and shredded cheese evenly on top.
  9. Bake the casserole: Cover the dish with foil to keep moisture in and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  10. Add toppings and serve: Optionally garnish with extra toppings like diced green onions. Serve warm for the best taste.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef to lighten the dish.
  • If you prefer less spice, use mild Rotel tomatoes or omit the canned tomatoes and add fresh diced tomatoes instead.
  • This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.

Keywords: Doritos casserole, ground beef casserole, taco casserole, cheesy casserole, party dish, Tex-Mex casserole

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