Description
This Dorito Casserole recipe is a flavorful, layered dish combining seasoned ground beef, crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, creamy sour cream, black beans, and Mexican cheese. Baked to perfection, this casserole offers a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal ideal for family dinners or gatherings. Garnished with fresh tomato, lettuce, cilantro, olives, and extra sour cream, it delivers both texture and zest in every bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup red salsa
- 3/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 10 3/4 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups Mexican cheese, shredded and divided
- 14 oz family sized Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed into slightly smaller pieces
Garnishes
- Tomato, diced
- Lettuce, shredded
- Cilantro, chopped
- Olives, sliced
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 casserole dish thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook Meat and Veggies: In a large skillet, add the ground beef or turkey, diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain excess fat from the skillet to reduce greasiness.
- Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in the red salsa, salsa verde, taco seasoning packet, and chicken stock. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 4-5 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly, enhancing the flavor concentration. Remove from heat once thickened.
- Combine Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with sour cream, black beans, cream of mushroom soup, and half of the shredded Mexican cheese. Fold all ingredients gently to create a cohesive filling without breaking the beans.
- Layer the Casserole: Place about 2 cups of crushed Doritos at the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Spread half of the meat and cheese filling over the Doritos. Repeat the layering with another 2 cups of Doritos and the remaining meat mixture. Finish by topping with the last 2 cups of Doritos and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with non-stick foil to retain moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the casserole to heat through and flavors to meld.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired. Bake uncovered until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with diced tomato, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, sliced olives, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Adjust the amount of salsa and taco seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
- To make this vegetarian, substitute the meat with seasoned plant-based ground and use vegetable stock.
- Leftovers store well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Casserole can be frozen before baking; thaw overnight in refrigerator and bake as directed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/10 of casserole)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg