Large Family Taco Macaroni Casserole Freezer Meals
Combine the flavor of tacos with pasta when preparing this Large Family Taco Macaroni Casserole Freezer Meals recipe. It is a simple yet tasty dish that you can expect your family to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 1 ounce packages taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 2 16 ounce boxes elbow macaroni noodles, cooked and drained according to package directions
- 2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 15 ounce cans corn, drained
- 1 16 ounce jar salsa
- 1 16 ounce container sour cream
- 5 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 9x13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain the grease well.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the ground beef in the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
- In a very large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked noodles, black beans, corn, salsa, sour cream, and 2 cups of the cheese. Combine and mix thoroughly.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two casserole dishes. (ADD INFO → at this point pans can be wrapped and frozen for later)
- Cover each with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the casseroles and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.