Recipe tester Barrett Heald says this delicious Dorito casserole recipe “would make a great weeknight dinner.” In fact, she even took the leftovers home for her family!
Dorito Casserole Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this Doritos casserole recipe at home:
- Beef: Start with a pound of lean ground beef.
- Fresh vegetables: A yellow onion and a red bell pepper add color and flavor.
- Seasoning: Use store-bought taco seasoning or make your own at home.
- Canned vegetables: You’ll need canned diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions and canned black beans.
- Sour cream: Sour cream creates a thick, rich texture and adds a pleasant tang.
- Doritos: Of course, you’ll need Doritos!
- Cheese: Shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese takes the flavor and texture up a notch.
- Toppings: Top each serving of the Dorito casserole with chopped tomato, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, and/or salsa.
How to Make Dorito Casserole
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this Dorito casserole:
- Brown the beef, drain the grease, and return the beef to the pan.
- Add the onion and pepper and cook until tender, then add the seasoning and water.
- Stir in the canned veggies and sour cream.
- Assemble the casserole according to the detailed instructions in the recipe.
- Bake until the cheese is lightly browned and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve with your desired toppings.
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Test Kitchen Tips
This recipe was developed in our test kitchen. Check out some tips and tricks from culinary experts that might make the cooking process easier:
- Recipe developer Sarah Brekke says you can use any Dorito variety you like, from Nacho Cheese to Cool Ranch. Have fun with this recipe!
- Sarah recommends serving with your favorite side salad.
How to Store Dorito Casserole
Store your leftover Dorito casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Since the chips will obviously get soggy over time, it’s best to reheat the casserole in the oven instead of the microwave.
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
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1/2 cup water
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), drained
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1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
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1 (9 1/4-ounce) bag nacho cheese or cool ranch Doritos®, lightly crushed (about 5 cups)
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3 cups shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese
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1 tomato, chopped, or to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
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1/2 cup salsa, or to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Cook ground beef in a very large skillet over medium heat until browned; drain any excess grease.
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Add onion and pepper and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in diced tomatoes, sour cream, and black beans.
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Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups crushed chips in the bottom of the prepared dish.
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Evenly spoon about half of the meat mixture over the chips.
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Top with 1 ½ cups crushed chips and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
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Repeat with remaining meat, chips, and cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven until melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
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Top with diced tomato, green onion, and cilantro and serve with salsa and additional sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
653 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
47g | Carbs |
36g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 653 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 36g | 46% |
Saturated Fat 15g | 75% |
Cholesterol 109mg | 36% |
Sodium 1322mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 36g | 71% |
Vitamin C 45mg | 50% |
Calcium 429mg | 33% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 967mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.