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
Easy 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.
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.
Notes
Adapted from McCormick
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per ServingCalories 295 Total Fat 13g Saturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 67mg Sodium 527mg Carbohydrates 20g Fiber 3g Sugar 5g Protein 24g
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Tanya Schroeder says
July 8, 2014 atI think we have the same flavor profile! I love how easy it is to find a great meal, like this one! Looks so good!
Nicole Harris says
July 8, 2014 atThanks Tanya! My flavor profile should be just food in general, lol. I like to eat!
Jill says
July 8, 2014 atOne 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/
Nicole Harris says
July 8, 2014 atThanks Jill! That fish does sound amazing!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
July 12, 2014 atThat one pot taco casserole is calling my name! Love one pot dishes and LOVE tacos. Hello dinner!
Nicole Harris says
July 14, 2014 atI love tacos too and hate washing dishes … Win/Win!
Ann P says
July 15, 2014 atTrue this tonight. I added a cup of black beans to it.and it was great. Will make this again.
Nicole Harris says
July 18, 2014 atOh, black beans do sound like a tasty addition!
Ihjaz Ahmad says
December 2, 2014 atOh my goodness, this looks delicious! I’m definitely making this! thanks for sharing! A healthier option for a family favorite.
Austin Jones says
June 30, 2015 atHi! 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
Nicole Harris says
July 3, 2015 atHi Austin! I’m so happy that you and your wife love this so much! I used 2 dry cups pasta 🙂
jessica says
August 24, 2015 atI 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?
Nicole Harris says
August 25, 2015 atHi 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!
Sheila says
December 2, 2018 atI 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.
Nicole Harris says
December 4, 2018 atSounds Fantastic!
Jeanine Waterstradt says
June 30, 2019 atDo you have anything on the side with this?
Nicole Harris says
July 4, 2019 atAnything you would serve alongside tacos will work. But, this is also filling enough to serve on its own.