Taco Bake Doritos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1/2 a medium onion, chopped up
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1 pound of lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Casserole Ingredients
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1 jar of salsa (15.5 ounces)
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A can of black beans (14 ounces), rinsed and drained
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2 cups of crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
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1 can of corn (12 ounces), drained
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2 cups of shredded cheese, split up (cheddar or a Mexican blend works great)
→ Optional Toppings
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Choose from sour cream, avocado, black olives, chopped lettuce, scallions, fresh cilantro, or diced tomatoes
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and move the rack to the middle position.
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Add oil to a pan and heat it on medium-high. Toss in the beef and break it apart as it cooks for about 5 minutes. Add the spices and onion, then let it cook another 5 minutes.
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Spread your Doritos across the bottom of a 9x13 dish to form a base.
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After draining the grease from the beef, stir in the beans, corn, one-half of the cheese, and all the salsa. Mix it until the cheese melts. Spoon this over the Doritos in the dish.
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Top with the rest of the cheese, leave the dish uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes. When the cheese is bubbly and melty, take it out. Serve hot with any toppings you like.
# Notes:
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Serves 6-8, depending on how hungry folks are.
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You can check this out in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials book.