{"id":486,"date":"2026-04-29T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=486"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:47:00","slug":"taco-casserole-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=486","title":{"rendered":"Taco Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ingredients (6 servings)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For the beef layer:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 \u00bd lbs ground beef<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 tsp chili powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tsp cumin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tsp smoked paprika<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tsp garlic powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Salt & pepper to taste<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup salsa (sugar-free, low-carb)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For the creamy layer:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup sour cream<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 large eggs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For topping:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 jalape\u00f1o (sliced, fresh or pickled)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup diced tomatoes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 green onions (sliced)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Instructions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cook beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with seasonings until browned. Stir in salsa and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Make creamy layer: In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, and salt until smooth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Assemble casserole:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grease a 9×9 or round baking dish.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spread creamy mixture on the bottom.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add seasoned beef layer on top.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bake: Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) and bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Garnish & serve: Top with jalape\u00f1o slices, diced tomatoes, and green onions before serving.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Macros (per serving):<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Calories: ~370<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Net Carbs: ~5g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Protein: ~27g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fat: ~27g<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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