Favorite snack, meet new favorite dinner.
We mix in a can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes for both acidity and smokiness.
It may have never crossed your mind that Doritos are simply flavoredtortillachips.
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Granted, the tortilla chips that are Doritos are definitely unique.
But it’s this similarity that makes Doritos a reasonable ingredient for acorn tortilla-style casserole.
How To Make Doritos Casserole Ahead
To prepare this casserole in advance, assemble without baking.
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Wrap well and refrigerate for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.
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Ingredients
2Tbsp.vegetable oil
1mediumyellow onion, finely chopped
2clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
1lb.ground beef
1(1-oz.
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)pkg.taco seasoning
1(14.5-oz.)
candiced fire-roasted tomatoes
1(4.25-oz.)
canchopped green chiles
1(15-oz.)
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cancream of chicken soup
1(9.25-oz.)
Add onion and saute until softened and translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Cook beef mixture:
Add beef and break up with a spoon; cook until completely browned.
Add taco seasoning and stir to incorporate.
Break chips:
Transfer chips from the Doritos bag to a large bowl.
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Use your hands to break up the chips until the pieces are small but not quite crumbs.
Layer casserole:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Pour one-third of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
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Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheese over the layer of meat.
Sprinkle half of the crushed Doritos evenly on top of the shredded cheese.
Pour another third of the meat mixture on top of this Dorito layer and spread evenly over the chips.
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Repeat the layering process with another 1/3 cup cheese and remaining Doritos.
Pour remaining meat mixture over top and spread evenly.
Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup shredded cheese on top.
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Bake casserole:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and bake until the cheese begins to brown, about 20 minutes.
Add garnishes
Allow to cool slightly before serving with fresh cilantro to garnish.
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Just be sure to use a similar quantity to what’s called for.
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