Easy Gluten-Free Taco Casserole

Celiac.com 10/26/2019 - This easy to make gluten-free taco casserole will be a major hit on taco night. A blend of gluten-free taco seasoning, ground beef, cheese, pinto beans, corn, and tortilla chips, this casserole comes together in a snap and is sure to please.

Ingredients:

• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 packet McCormick Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Mix or the homemade version below
• 1 16 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 11 ounce can Mexican-style corn, drained
• 1¼ cup lightly crushed gluten-free tortilla chips

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Directions:
Heat oven to 400°F. 

Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain away fat.

Stir in seasoning mix, beans, tomato sauce and corn. 

Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. 

Simmer 5 minutes, then spoon into 2-quart baking dish. 

Sprinkle with cheese and tortilla chips.

Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

Serve with desired toppings.

Want to make your own gluten-free taco seasoning?

Homemade Taco Seasoning Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons ground chili powder*
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

Directions:
Mix ingredients in a bowl and place in a jar to use as needed.

*Note: For less spicy taco mix, cut back on the chili powder.