Description
This hearty Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a delicious, easy-to-make comfort dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and layers of tortillas topped with melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this baked casserole brings Mexican-inspired flavors together in a satisfying, cheesy bake that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (10 oz)
- 1 cup salsa
- 6 small flour tortillas, cut into halves or quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat, then add the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes to develop flavor.
- Prepare the Filling: Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa into the seasoned beef mixture. Mix well and let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes so all flavors combine.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Begin layering with tortilla pieces on the bottom, then spread half of the beef and vegetable mixture over them. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Repeat this layering process with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with your choice of optional toppings such as chopped green onions, sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference; flour is used here for softness.
- Drain excess fat from the ground beef to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the salsa and jalapeño toppings.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
