Easy Tortilla Casserole
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this **Easy Tortilla Casserole**, a crowd-pleasing, Mexican-inspired dish that's as comforting as it is convenient. This layered casserole brings together zesty seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, juicy diced tomatoes, and optional sweet corn, nestled between soft flour tortillas and smothered in melted Mexican-blend cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake in the oven, this recipe is perfect for busy families or casual gatherings. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an irresistible finishing touch. Bursting with bold flavors and a gooey, cheesy texture, this casserole is sure to become your go-to recipe for impressing on a budget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 can (15 ounces) Corn, drained (optional)
- 6 Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and optional corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Spread a thin layer of the beef and bean mixture along the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place 2 flour tortillas over the mixture, tearing them if needed to completely cover the layer.
Spread one-third of the remaining beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process two more times (tortillas, beef mixture, cheese), ending with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.0 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.0 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 601 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 6092 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.8 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 183.5 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2345 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 3381 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
