Doritos Taco Casserole

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned throughout, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

3. 3

   Add the beef back to the skillet and add the diced red onion and poblano pepper to the browned ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes or until thickened.

5. 5

   Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, and sour cream {optional} to the skillet. Heat through, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined.

6. 6

   Mix the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded pepper jack cheese in a medium mixing bowl. In a small bowl mix 1 cup of the crushed Doritos with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture.

7. 7

   Spread the Dorito-cheese mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Spread half of the meat mixture evenly over the Dorito-cheese layer. Spread half of the remaining crushed Doritos over the meat layer. Top with half of the remaining shredded cheese. Top this with the remaining half of the meat mixture, spreading it evenly.

9. 9

   Sprinkle half of the remaining Doritos over the second meat layer.

10. 10

    Finish by sprinkling the last of the cheese mixture over the Doritos.

11. 11

    Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.

12. 12

    Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with sliced jalapenos, chopped tomatoes, green onions, or your favorite toppings (optional).