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Beef Dorito Casserole

Healthy Fact of the Day

Ground beef provides complete protein and iron for energy and muscle health. Adding diced tomatoes with green chilies boosts vitamin C and adds beneficial lycopene antioxidants to this indulgent dish.

This Beef Dorito Casserole takes comfort food to a whole new level of fun with layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, and everyone’s favorite nacho cheese chips. The Doritos add that signature crunch and bold flavor that makes this casserole a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s the kind of dish that brings out smiles at the dinner table and disappears fast from potluck spreads.

If you love this playful approach to dinner, you’ll want to try our Doritos Taco Salad for another creative way to use those iconic chips. For more family-friendly casseroles, our Tamale Casserole delivers that same Tex-Mex comfort with layers of satisfying flavors that everyone loves.

Beef Dorito Casserole

Beef Dorito Casserole

Recipe by Daily Disher

Beef Dorito Casserole is a playful twist on comfort food featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy soup mixture, and layers of crunchy Doritos all baked together with melted cheddar cheese.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
3.7 from 7 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • 1 packet taco seasoning

    • 1/2 cup water

    • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

    • 1 cup sour cream

    • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies

    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    • 1 bag Doritos, crushed

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the casserole.
    • Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat from the pan.
    • Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet with browned beef, stirring to fully coat, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, mixing well.
    • Layer half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, evenly spreading them out.
    • Spread the ground beef mixture over the Doritos in the baking dish, ensuring an even layer across all parts.
    • Pour the soup mixture over the beef layer, making sure it’s evenly covered before moving to the next step.
    • Top the casserole with the remaining crushed Doritos followed by the shredded cheddar cheese spread across the top.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
    • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure it sets properly and is easier to dish out.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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    3.7 from 7 votes

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