Description
Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a comforting, cheesy dish made with seasoned ground beef, tortillas, black beans, corn, and salsa. It’s layered with melty Mexican blend cheese and baked to perfection, making it the ultimate crowd-pleasing dinner for taco night or any family meal. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings, this casserole is a delicious twist on traditional tacos.
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).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Mix well and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer the bottom with tortilla pieces, followed by half the beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, remaining beef mixture, and the final cup of cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier casserole, add sliced jalapeños into the layers or top the casserole with them before serving.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a leaner option.
This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal per serving