Dorito Casserole Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Made in just 30 minutes, this simple Dorito casserole is a family favorite!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Equipment

9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼-½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can) - or sub 1¼ cup heavy cream
14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained (1 can)
4 ounces diced green chiles undrained (1 can)
2 teaspoons hot sauce optional
2 teaspoons beef bouillon we used Better than Bouillon
9.75 ounces nacho-flavored Doritos unopened (1 bag)
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Optional Toppings

Chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Salsa
Hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large frying pan, sauté the ground beef with the chopped onion. When almost done, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Pour off any grease.
1 pound ground beef, 1 yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper.
1 teaspoon ground chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼-½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir in the evaporated milk, diced tomatoes, green chilies, hot sauce, and beef bouillon (this will be soupy, but the liquid will soak up while it bakes).
12 ounces evaporated milk, 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 4 ounces diced green chiles, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
Using a large slotted spoon, spread half of the meat and tomato mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Without opening the Dorito chips bag, slightly crush the chips.
9.75 ounces nacho-flavored Doritos
Divide the chips equally and spread half of the chips on top of the meat. Sprinkle on 1 cup shredded cheese over chips.
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Make another layer of meat and chips, then moisten the top chip layer with whatever liquid is left in the frying pan.
Top with cheese and bake for 14-5 minutes, until bubbling. Don’t let the chips burn.
Garnish with cilantro, or chopped lettuce, and chopped tomatoes, optional.
Chopped fresh cilantro, Chopped lettuce, Chopped tomatoes
Serve with sour cream, salsa, and hot sauce to taste.
Sour cream, Salsa, Hot sauce

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Notes

We prefer to use lean ground beef for this recipe, but any will work well. Drain the excess grease out of the pan before adding seasonings.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store Dorito casserole tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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