Do something a little different for Taco Night! This family-friendly meal is quick, deliciously cheesy and easy to make.

July 17, 2026

Cheesy Taco Casserole

Name: Cheesy Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef; 1 pkg (212 mL) Frontera® Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce; 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked brown rice; 1 can (540 mL) Aylmer® Accents Chili Seasoning Diced Stewed Tomatoes; 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend; 2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce; 1 cup (250 mL) diced tomatoes; 1 avocado, pitted and chopped; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced green onions

15

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
10
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef
1 pkg (212 mL) Frontera® Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce
6 cups (1.5 L) cooked brown rice
1 can (540 mL) Aylmer® Accents Chili Seasoning Diced Stewed Tomatoes
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend
2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) diced tomatoes
1 avocado, pitted and chopped
3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced green onions

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook ground beef and Frontera® Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, for 5 to 8 minutes or until browned.
Step two

Stir in rice and Aylmer® Accents Chili Seasoning Diced Stewed Tomatoes. Transfer mixture to greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Step three

Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and green onions.