Seven Layer Taco Casserole

Looking for the ultimate taco salad recipe? Then you really need to try this wonderful recipe for Seven Layer Taco Casserole, a modification of the traditional Doritos taco salad recipe we have all tried and love.

This delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole does double duty as delicious party food appetizers or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. No longer will you need to cajole the kids into eating their dinner - this Seven Layer Taco Casserole is a favorite of kids and adults alike.

What you need to make this delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole:

1 pound ground beef, thawed
2 dollops of sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup thick taco sauce
1/2 cup ripe olives, drained, divided
1.25 ounces taco seasoning
12 taco shells, broken into pieces
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Diced tomatoes with mild chiles

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375º F. Brown beef with onion and garlic, adding sour cream in a pan. Add water, taco sauce, seasonings, chiles, and 1/4 cup olives. Simmer for 3 minutes. In a large casserole dish, place a thick layer of broken taco shells.
Place a layer of meat on top, then layer on 1 cup of cheese.
Repeat these three layers again. Bake for 20 minutes.
Place leftover vegetables on top.

Enjoy!!

Recipe courtesy Seven Layer Taco Casserole.

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