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Cheesy Taco Casserole

Flavorfully seasoned with a balanced blend of spices, this Cheesy Taco Casserole, nestles juicy taco meat in a bed of biscuit and cheese to make a filling dish that’s perfect for a party, dinner, or brunch.
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Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: Beef, Brunch, Casserole, Gluten-Free, Keto, Sugar Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 476kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Red Onion Approximately ½ Red Onion. Diced.
  • 14.5 ounces Petite Diced Tomatoes Drained. 1 can
  • 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Buy or make your own. See Recipe Notes for making your own.
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Only if needed for cooking the beef and red onion
  • 8 Eggs Jumbo
  • 1.5 cups Dinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix 169.5 grams // 6 ounces
  • 3 cups Mexican Cheese Blend Shredded. Divided: 2 cups in egg mixture, 1 cup on top before baking

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Liberally coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large sauté pan, combine 2 pounds Ground Beef, 1 cup Red Onion (diced), 14.5 ounces Petite Diced Tomatoes, 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 2 tablespoons Garlic (minced), and 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (or to taste). Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are softened. Add up to 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil for cooking if the pan starts to dry out.
    2 pounds Ground Beef, 1 cup Red Onion, 14.5 ounces Petite Diced Tomatoes, 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning, 2 tablespoons Garlic, 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • Remove the meat mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 Eggs (jumbo) and 6 tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk. Once beaten, stir in 1.5 cups Dinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix and whisk until fully incorporated. Then mix in 2/3 of the Mexican Cheese Blend (shredded).
    8 Eggs, 1.5 cups Dinner Party Diaries Original Baking Mix, 3 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish. Then spread the meat mixture evenly over the top. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1/3 of Mexican Cheese Blend over the top.
    3 cups Mexican Cheese Blend
  • Bake at 375°F for 35 - 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Equipment

Notes

  • Make-at-Home Taco Seasoning
    • 1.5 tablespoons Ground Cumin
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Chipotle
    • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Taco Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
476
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
227
mg
76
%
Sodium
 
981
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
473
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
594
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
304
mg
30
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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