doritos casserole with ground beef
Doritos casserole with ground beef is an easy, flavorful dish combining cheesy, savory beef with crispy Doritos for a quick, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Casserole Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos about 9.75 oz
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Optional Add-Ons
- to taste jalapeños for a spicy kick
- to taste chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for garnish
- to taste mix of cheeses (Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack) for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well.
- Lightly crush the Doritos chips, keeping some larger chunks for crunch.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half the crushed Doritos. Spread beef and creamy mixture over the chips. Sprinkle diced tomatoes if using.
- Top with remaining crushed Doritos and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crispy.
- Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap the creamy soup base or add extra cheese just before baking for a golden crust.