One Pot Taco Casserole
Taco Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal made in one pot! A delicious dinner recipe that doesn’t leave a sink full of dishes.
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Easy Taco Casserole With Noodles
This Taco Casserole Recipe is perfect for us busy moms. A simple meal made in one pot is just what we need on those crazy weeknights filled with activities, homework and errands. Less time spent making the dinner means more time sitting at the table enjoying a family meal!
How To make Taco Casserole
Step 1: Brown beef in pot, drain fat and return beef to pot. Add taco seasoning, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to a boil.
Step 2: Add uncooked macaroni and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (until pasta is cooked through). Stir occasionally.
Step 3: Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover. Serve once cheese is melted.
Ingredients Needed For Easy One-Pot Taco Casserole (screenshot for grocery list)
- Lean Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning (low sodium)
- Can Diced Tomatoes 15oz, low sodium
- Can Tomato Sauce 15 oz, low sodium
- Can Green Chiles
- Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
- Elbow Macaroni
- Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese
Tools You Need for this Recipe: Cuisinart Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan with Cover
+ Stainless Steel Colander – Strainer
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Easy One-Pot Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Package McCormick Taco Seasoning low sodium
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes 15oz, low sodium
- 1 Can Tomato Sauce 15 oz, low sodium
- 1 Can Green Chiles 4 oz
- 1 Cup Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
- 2 Cups Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
- 1 Cup Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Brown beef in 3 quart pot over medium/high heat. Drain fat and return beef to pot.
- Add taco seasoning, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked macaroni and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (until pasta is cooked through). Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
- Serve once cheese is melted.
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I think we have the same flavor profile! I love how easy it is to find a great meal, like this one! Looks so good!
Thanks Tanya! My flavor profile should be just food in general, lol. I like to eat!
One of my top 3 is cheesy too and this most certainly qualifies. Looks delicious! I love that I can expand my fish dishes I fix on a regular basis… the citrus salmon with orange relish I chose was AMAZING! Pinned.
http://www.foodtasticmom.com/2014/07/08/citrus-salmon-and-watermelon-popsicles-thanks-to-flavorprint-created-by-mccormick/
Thanks Jill! That fish does sound amazing!
That one pot taco casserole is calling my name! Love one pot dishes and LOVE tacos. Hello dinner!
I love tacos too and hate washing dishes … Win/Win!
True this tonight. I added a cup of black beans to it.and it was great. Will make this again.
Oh, black beans do sound like a tasty addition!
Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! I’m definitely making this! thanks for sharing! A healthier option for a family favorite.
Hi! Love this recipe. My wife found it on pinterest a year or so ago. and we make it about every week, We sub the diced tomatoes for Rotel for a little extra spice. I do have a question for you. I have made it using both 2 “dry cups” of pasta, and using 2 “liquid cups” of pasta. This basically amount to about 9 oz. vs 16 oz. by weight. I love both of them, but was curious which way you meant in the original recipe.
Cheers!
Austin
Hi Austin! I’m so happy that you and your wife love this so much! I used 2 dry cups pasta 🙂
I feel like I’m doing something wrong no matter how long I wait the juice doesn’t go away is it all supposed to be gone because its like a soup its good but I’m pretty sure its not supposed to be soupy right?
Hi Jessica, that is strange that the juice never seems to thicken for you. It should definitely be a thick casserole texture by the time the pasta is cooked through. If you decide to give it another go, perhaps leaving the pot uncovered while simmering will solve the issue. That way more liquid will be able to evaporate. Have a great day!
I love this recipe, and I do tweak it just a little. I use one can of fire roasted diced tomatoes in lieu of tomato sauce, and a can of chili beans instead of corn (it’s too sweet), and only 1/2 packet of taco seasoning because the fire roasted tomatoes & beans add some spice. We make this at least twice a month, and hubby loves it too. Thank you so much. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
Sounds Fantastic!
Do you have anything on the side with this?
Anything you would serve alongside tacos will work. But, this is also filling enough to serve on its own.
could i make this ahead of time and put in a casserole dish to re-heat?