Do you like tacos at your house? We do here! This Cheesy Taco Hashbrown Casserole is a delicious flavorful casserole full of your favorite taco flavors. It's a different take to your classic taco casserole!
We enjoy all things tacos over here. Any reason to eat meat seasoned with taco seasoning and add cheese and spicy tomatoes, I'm on it. This Cheesy Taco Hashbrown Casserole is all that and more.
It has hashbrowns.
How yum is that?!? Now some people spell hashbrowns like hash browns as two words. I only use one. Please forgive me if that is not how you spell them. Maybe it is an Illinois thing.
Ingredients
- black beans - drained
- diced tomatoes with chili's - drained
- tomato sauce
- ground beef - cooked
- taco seasoning - your favorite store blend or homemade taco seasoning
- shredded hashbrowns
- cheddar cheese - shredded, can also use taco cheese
Variations
It actually can be pretty versatile based on what your family likes. I put in black beans, spicy tomatoes, taco seasoned ground beef and some tomato sauce.
You could certainly add in green onions or green peppers. Chopped onions would be good. Also, corn would be a great addition as well.
This recipe is for hashbrown casserole with taco meat. Of course, if you don't like the spicy of taco seasoning, you could keep the hamburger plain.
Does this casserole take a while to cook?
Yes, it does. I would recommend cooking it for 45 minutes or so. If you don't mind a firmer hashbrown, then you can shorten the cook time. We like the hashbrown potatoes nice and soft.
How to make cheesy taco hashbrown casserole
First, put the drained black beans and drained spicy tomatoes in a bowl. The cheddar cheese and tomato sauce is added to this bowl too. The flavors need to mix before adding to the casserole. Also, it is good to have the ingredients evenly spread out throughout the casserole.
Set the bowl aside.
Next, cook the hamburger in a large frying pan. While the hamburger is cooking, put the shredded hashbrowns in a greased baking dish.
After the hamburger is cooked through, mix the bean mixture and the hamburger mixture in the hashbrowns.
Cover with foil and place in a preheated 375* oven. Bake the taco casserole for about 45 minutes. After the 45 minutes is done, take the foil off and add more cheese.
Because, hey, we all need more cheese right? Then let the taco casserole bake for about 7 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Now, your taco casserole is ready to serve. Sour cream with green onions sprinkled on top would be a good addition.
Storage
To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Taco Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 15 oz black beans drained
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with chili's drained
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 lb hamburger
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 30 oz hashbrowns
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, can also use taco cheese
Instructions
- Mix together the beans, tomatoes, ½ cup cheese and tomato sauce in a small bowl, set aside
- Cook up hamburger in large skillet until no longer pink. Drain any grease
- Add in taco seasoning and stir
- Place hashbrowns on the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish
- Pour bean mixture and hamburger over top of hashbrowns and stir. Cover with foil and bake at 375* for 45 minutes. Remove foil and add 1 ½ cups of cheese on top. Bake for another 7 minutes or until cheesy is melted and bubbly
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving
- Serve
jessie MAYER
This recipe was a HUGE hit! I added frozen corn but left everything else the same :) thanks for the recipe, definitely a new family favorite!
Kim
I'm so glad your family enjoyed it!
Karen R
I've started doing this recipe with frozen riced cauliflower lately as we're eating more low-carb. Works nicely in place of the hash browns. (I sauté the cauliflower and letting it cool, then assemble the casserole.)
Karen R
Looks good! Not being the best cook in town, should the hash browns be thawed first or not? Also, do you use 10oz Rotel type tomatoes or 15oz tomatoes with green chilis??
Kim
Thanks for the comment! I will be sure to update this post. It should have read 10oz Rotel diced tomatoes with chili's, not 12 oz. Sorry about that. The hash browns can still be frozen. Hope you enjoy it!
Karen R
Turned out great! I used a 20 oz bag of hash browns, which worked out fine. I may consider adding a cup or so of chunky garden-style salsa for extra flavor and veggies. Thanks!
Kim
Glad you liked it!
Karen R
Turned out great! I'm thinking about adding a cup or so of chunky salsa next time for extra veggies and flavor. Thanks!