I am all about the convenience of one pan meals right now and this One Pan Taco Casserole tastes like a gourmet meal and was whipped up in under an hour with ingredients I already had in my home! This one pan dish is also great to serve for large gatherings with family and friends, and perfect to bring to someone’s home for any occasion.
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for One Pan Taco Casserole?
taco seasoning: I like to use the Siete brand one
water
salsa: any kind works, but try to find one without any artificial additives or seed oils
white rice
black beans: canned is okay! Just make sure to rinse them
corn: I like to use fresh corn and cut it off the cob
red bell pepper
Toppings:
jarred jalapeño
vegan sour cream: I make my own, but if you are in a rush you can always purchase a vegan sour cream
cilantro
pickled onions: I add sliced onions with some vinegar, salt, and coconut sugar to a mason jar ahead of time. You can omit the sugar if you are sugar free!
avocado
How do you make One Pan Taco Casserole?
1. Preheat the oven.
2. In a casserole dish, add the taco seasoning, water, and salsa then whisk.
3. Then, add the rice, beans, corn, and pepper. Mix together until combined.
4. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked!
5. Top with any of your favorite taco toppings from sour cream, to avocado!
6. Serve and enjoy!
Commonly Asked Questions
- How do I make my own vegan sour cream?
Use my recipe HERE to make your own vegan sour cream! It is super simple and incredibly delicious.
- Do I have to purchase taco seasoning?
No, you do not have to! You can also mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, and salt to make your own taco seasoning mixture.
- How do I know when it is done?
All of the liquid should be absorbed, and the rice should be soft and not crunchy.
Extra Helpful Tips
- Rinse the rice before adding to the pan.
- Rinse and drain the beans before adding to the pan.
- Use a corn skewer to give you something to hold to help cut the corn off the cob.
- Use any toppings preferred!
- Make the pickled onions ahead of time so they have time to pickle.
- If you are making the sour cream, make extra to use throughout the week for other meals.
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How to Store
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or put a lid on your casserole dish. To reheat, simply microwave or put back in the oven.
One Pan Taco Casserole
the ingredients
- 1 packet taco seasoning I use Siete (use half a packet for less spice/flavoring)
- 2 cups water
- 1 15 oz jar of salsa
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh corn
- 1 red bell pepper diced
Toppings
- jalapeño jarred
- vegan sour cream
- cilantro
- onions pickled
- avocado
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- In a casserole dish, add the taco seasoning, water and salsa and whisk.
- Then, add the rice, beans, corn and pepper. Mix together until combined.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked!
- Top with any of your favorite taco toppings from sour cream, to avocado!
- Serve and enjoy!
