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Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole

Published: May 10, 2017 · Modified: Jul 9, 2024 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Freezer meals like this Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole are some of the easiest freezer meals you can make.

Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole

Freezer Meal Casserole recipes

Casserole recipes made with ground beef are so easy to convert into Freezer Meal casserole recipes that the entire family will love. No more complaining at dinner time from those picky eaters!

Taco salad is a great weeknight meal and when you have everything except the toppings all ready to pop into the oven you can get dinner on the table in just a few minutes. The time it takes the Taco Casserole to heat up and the cheese to melt! That's it.

This Lawnmower Taco Casserole recipe is a busy moms lifesaver when she is trying to get dinner done and on the table.

I love piling my favorite taco toppings on when I am eating Mexican food but you can let everyone add their own toppings to their own plate so you don't have to pick off something one of the kids don't like.

Like black olives. I love to add black olives to my Mexican recipes but no one in my family likes them except for me. So I serve everyone a plate and let them add their own toppings like salsa, lettuce, sour cream or salsa verde. It makes my life so much easier that way.

Freezer Meals Taco Casserole makes Taco Tuesday an easy Mexican meal to serve the family.

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How to make Lawnmower Taco Casserole

Simplify your meal prep with our Lawnmower Taco Casserole freezer meal recipe, perfect for quick and easy dinners.

Learn how to make this tasty, family-friendly dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights and saves you time in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning. (I used homemade taco seasoning but you can use an envelope of taco seasoning. See note.)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (see note if using an envelope of taco seasoning)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or beef broth
  • about 4 cups of crushed tortilla chips ( I used Restaurant Style chips)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby cheese I had on hand)

Optional Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  •  black olives

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef and drain well. Return to the skillet and add the broth, taco seasoning and flour (if using). Mix well to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. Once cool assemble the freezer meal by spreading half of the crushed tortilla chips into the bottom of a freezable aluminum pan with a lid.
  4. Spread half the ground beef mixture over the chips.
  5. Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat and repeat the layers.
  6. Cover with the lid or tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Label and place in the freezer and freeze until ready to eat.
  8. Makes about 4 servings.

To cook Freezer Meals Lawn Mower Taco Casserole

  1. Remove the pan from the freezer and place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  2. When ready to cook preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove the cardboard lid from the aluminum pan and bake uncovered until heated through and the cheese has melted about 15 minutes.
  3. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Print the  Freezer Meals Lawn Mower Taco Casserole recipe below.

Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole

Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Freezer Meals Lawnmower Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy way to serve a taco salad to the family.  Serve up individual plates and let everyone add their own taco toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 825 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (I used homemade taco seasoning but you can use an envelope of taco seasoning. See note.)
  • 1 tablespoon flour (see note if using an envelope of taco seasoning)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or beef broth
  • 4 cups crushed tortilla chips (I used Restaurant Style chips)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby cheese I had on hand)

Optional Lawnmower Taco Casserole Toppings

  • shredded lettuce
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • black olives
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Instructions 

  • Brown the ground beef and drain well. Return to the skillet and add the broth, taco seasoning and flour (if using). Mix well to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Once cool assemble the freezer meal by spreading half of the crushed tortilla chips into the bottom of a freezable aluminum pan with a lid.
  • Spread half the ground beef mixture over the chips.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat and repeat the layers.
  • Cover with the lid or tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Label and place in the freezer and freeze until ready to eat.

To cook Freezer Meals Lawn Mower Taco Casserole

  • Remove the pan from the freezer and place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  • When ready to cook preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove the cardboard lid from the aluminum pan and bake uncovered until heated through and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • You can use an envelope of taco seasoning instead of homemade taco seasoning. If you use the envelope omit the flour which is used as a thickening agent when using homemade taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 825kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 36gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 542mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 4mg
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  1. A

    August 22, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Can I use my glass baking dish? We don't use tin/aluminum because of toxins.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      August 23, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Hi yes you can use a glass baking dish.

      Reply
  2. Lindsay

    May 29, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Where is the 'note' about the taco seasoning? thanks.

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    • Arlene Mobley

      May 30, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Lindsay
      You can use an envelope of taco seasoning instead of homemade taco seasoning. If you use the envelope omit the flour which is used as a thickening agent when using homemade taco seasoning.

      Reply
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