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Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole

“This is a super speedy dinner I like to make when it is getting late and I haven't cooked yet. Chili, corn chips and cheese are topped with lettuce and tomato. Spice it up with your favorite salsa. Vegetarian chili can be found with the regular chili - it is often labeled as 'fat free'. This recipe can easily be doubled, and cooked in a 9x13 inch baking dish.”

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Reviewed: May 7, 2009

Easy. Great for a one dish meal. Everyone liked it. I did use 2 cups of cheese though.

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Joanne

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Reviewed: May 7, 2009

Everyone ate it up! We added the topping individually. (lettece, tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce, salsa, avocado, etc) It was Nachos for the kids, and Taco Salad for us. It tasted good and we ate at home instead of going out.

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Nici

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Reviewed: May 6, 2009

The only reason I am giving this a 4 star rating is because I had to altar the recipe. I only added one can of chili and I substituted 1 lb. of very lean ground beef for the other can. I sprinkled ground beef with 1 tsp. of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each of gartic and onion powder while I cooked it. This was very yummy and tasted just like tacos!

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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Iona, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: May 5, 2009

This is almost like the 7 layer mexican dip but I use canned black beans.

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Cynthia D

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Escondido, California, USA

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Reviewed: May 5, 2009

Great, easy, different

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PittsburghBlonde

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: May 1, 2009

Great vegetarian fast food dish. Seeing as this doesn't keep well, I made a batch for myself. I used 1/3 of a can of veg chili and baked it over the chips for 10 minutes. Topped it with cheese, lettuce and avocado pieces. Super fast and very filling. Will make again. Next time I'll make it with my own home made chili.

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pinkypink

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2009

So easy and good. :)

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Lyndsey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

Interesting. So while I was making this, I was scared and a little disappointed. Then when it was done and I garnished it, and it looked better, I felt okay. Then when I ate some, I almost finished half the pan by myself. I used Hot Chilli with ground beef and Jack Cheese. I dont know if it was because it was flavored with hunger, but it was pretty good. Oh, and I'd call this "Nachos".

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AylaStar

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Santa Cruz, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

My mom used to make us something like this when I was growing up. She would mix a can of corn in with 2 cans of chili, but I do about a half a can of corn and serve the rest on the side. Also, she did the chips on top so that they stay crunchy. After seeing this recipe I made it with the chili on the bottom, some grated cheese on top of that, then the crushed chips and cheese on the very top and served with the taco toppings which was a nice addition that I hadn't done before. Make it how you like it and you can't go wrong!

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Jana

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: West Jordan, Utah, USA

Living In: Kaysville, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009

I made this last night and I have to agree with the previous review that it is nothing like a taco casserole but more like a frito pie. It was good though..I will make it on a lazy sunday afternoon from time to time...thanks for sharing

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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2009

Loved it! My husband really loved it! I used 3 cans of chili and added sauteed onions, mushrooms, and red and green bell peppers. Super easy to make!

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Julie Tew

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Waco, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2009

My vegetarian daughter loved this recipe. We couldn't find vegetarian chili, but did find an organic meatless chili that worked well. Not a recipe that can be reheated, but a great meal anyway. Thanks.

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Ro Streb

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2008

Quick and easy and vegetarian, which pleases my man. :) I liked it a lot! I garnished it with sweet red onion and salsa. Yummy.

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Deann

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2008

Very good and extremely easy! I added a can of corn to mine and also doubled the layers. So nachos, chili, corn then repeat ending with cheese on top. Would make a great appetizer too!

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Jessie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Shelby Township, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2008

Delicious, quick, and simple. Literally threw the ingredients together and popped in the oven in less than 5 minutes. Used blue chips, and served with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and salsa. I've made similar casseroles using leftover taco meat in the past, but appreciate this meatless alternative (which is equally hearty!).

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Claire H.

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA

Living In: Lake Orion, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2008

This was ok. Nothing bad about it, but nothing great about it either. It's the kind of thing you really don't need a recipe for. It is like a veggie Frito pie.

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Ms. Pie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

They call this frito pie here in Texas and everyone has their own version. I usually will make this with some homemade leftover chili (with beans) and it makes a quick and tasty supper. Top with any or all the fixin's.

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SweetBasil

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2008

The chips got soggy. Wasn't that good.

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Reviewed: Feb. 29, 2008

I have made a lot of fast dinners but none had the flavor and texture of the taco casserole I would give it 10 stars but 5 is the max...

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008

I gave this 5 stars because it was so simple and still tasty. It's not gourmet by any means, but it is definitely a hit with the family and with mom on a busy weeknight. Tastes alot like a taco salad.

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