Description
This Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that layers seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese between soft tortillas. Baked to perfection, this flavorful casserole is topped with sour cream, cilantro, and green onions for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season the beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water, cooking until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add ingredients: Add black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the tortilla pieces, followed by half of the beef mixture, then a layer of sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers once more.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or use hot diced tomatoes with chiles.
- This casserole reheats well and is great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
