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January 30, 2019 By Nicole Harris 17 Comments

One Pot Taco Casserole

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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.

white bowl filled with cheesy taco casserole topped with cilantro and avocado

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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.

taco casserole in white enamel cast iron pot topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro

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
cheesy scoop of taco casserole being taken out of pot
 
More Taco Inspired Meals:
 
Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Easy Shrimp Tacos
Taco Spiced Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco Pizza
Low Carb Taco Soup
Steak Tacos
 
taco casserole in white bowl with silver fork

Tools You Need for this Recipe: Cuisinart Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan with Cover + Stainless Steel Colander – Strainer

One Pot Taco Casserole Recipe with McCormick FlavorPrint : Easy Dinner : Pasta : Tex Mex

Easy One-Pot Taco Casserole

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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.

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

  1. Brown beef in 3 quart pot over medium/high heat. Drain fat and return beef to pot.
  2. Add taco seasoning, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles and corn. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add uncooked macaroni and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (until pasta is cooked through). Stir occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
  5. Serve once cheese is melted.

Notes

Adapted from McCormick

Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 295Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 67mgSodium 527mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 3gSugar 5gProtein 24g

Nutritional information on WonkyWonderful is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main Course

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Comments

  1. Tanya Schroeder says

    July 8, 2014 at

    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!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 8, 2014 at

      Thanks Tanya! My flavor profile should be just food in general, lol. I like to eat!

      Reply
  2. Jill says

    July 8, 2014 at

    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/

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    • Nicole Harris says

      July 8, 2014 at

      Thanks Jill! That fish does sound amazing!

      Reply
  3. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    July 12, 2014 at

    That one pot taco casserole is calling my name! Love one pot dishes and LOVE tacos. Hello dinner!

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 14, 2014 at

      I love tacos too and hate washing dishes … Win/Win!

      Reply
  4. Ann P says

    July 15, 2014 at

    True this tonight. I added a cup of black beans to it.and it was great. Will make this again.

    Reply
    • Nicole Harris says

      July 18, 2014 at

      Oh, black beans do sound like a tasty addition!

      Reply
  5. Ihjaz Ahmad says

    December 2, 2014 at

    Oh my goodness, this looks delicious! I’m definitely making this! thanks for sharing! A healthier option for a family favorite.

    Reply
  6. Austin Jones says

    June 30, 2015 at

    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

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    • Nicole Harris says

      July 3, 2015 at

      Hi Austin! I’m so happy that you and your wife love this so much! I used 2 dry cups pasta 🙂

      Reply
  7. jessica says

    August 24, 2015 at

    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?

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    • Nicole Harris says

      August 25, 2015 at

      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!

      Reply
  8. Sheila says

    December 2, 2018 at

    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.

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    • Nicole Harris says

      December 4, 2018 at

      Sounds Fantastic!

      Reply
  9. Jeanine Waterstradt says

    June 30, 2019 at

    Do you have anything on the side with this?

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    • Nicole Harris says

      July 4, 2019 at

      Anything you would serve alongside tacos will work. But, this is also filling enough to serve on its own.

      Reply

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