Description
This Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines all the delicious flavors of a classic taco in a convenient casserole form. Layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese are sandwiched between tortillas, baked until bubbly, and topped with cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Olive oil for greasing
- Chopped cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Add garlic, then stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened.
- Add Ingredients: Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Layer Casserole: In the baking dish, layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese three times.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Top with cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- You can use low-carb or whole wheat tortillas as substitutes.
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace beef.
- For added crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
