Ground Beef Doritos Casserole

5 from 23 votes

Flavorful ground beef, and melty cheese in a crunchy doritos crust. Bring your family to the table and have them begging for seconds!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 250kcal

1 Pound 90% Lean Ground Beef
1 Onion Onion Diced
2 Cloves Garlic Minced
1 Package Taco Seasoning
⅔ Cup Water
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Pinto Beans Drained and Rinsed
2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
1 10 Ounce Bag Nacho Cheese Doritos Crushed
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Catalina Dressing To Serve

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil.
In a large skillet, cook onion and brown ground beef until no pink remains. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add taco, seasoning, and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until reduced. Stir in cream of chickens soup.
Pour crushed Doritos into prepared pan. Top with beef mixture, beans, and cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, and cheese. I also like to drizzle mine with Catalina dressing.

Ingredient Notes

Beef: I used 90% lean ground beef. If you're using a fattier version, be sure to drain it before adding it to the casserole.

Cheese: Shred your own cheese if possible. It won't have fillers like cornstarch and will melt more smoothly.

Krystle's Tips

Crush Doritos: I do not suggest crushing in a food processor as if the chips are too fine they'll be soggy. I like to break them up right in the Dorito bag with a rolling pin or wine bottle.
Pre-heat your skillet so beef sears instead of stews in its own juice We want some color on it. Brown=flavor
Use a Potato Masher: I like to brown my ground beef using a potato masher. It breaks it up into perfect-sized pieces with less work. Just be sure to not use a metal potato masher on a non-stick skillet.

Use Foil: If the topping begins to brown before your casserole is done baking, cover with foil for the remainder of the baking time. I also suggest lining your casserole dish with foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to make cleanup a breeze.