Tex Mex Tortilla Casserole for a Crowd

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Get ready to wow a crowd with this Tex Mex Tortilla Casserole, a layered masterpiece that combines bold flavors and hearty ingredients perfect for feeding a hungry group. Featuring savory ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, this dish is topped with a generous amount of melted Mexican blend cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience. Soft corn tortillas create the perfect base for each layer, soaking up the rich tomato sauce and bringing all the Tex Mex flavors together. Quick and easy to assemble, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbling perfection in just 40 minutes. Serve it with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole for a dinner that’s big on flavor and perfect for parties, potlucks, or family gatherings.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 10 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 2 cups Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Canned corn, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
• 4 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 12 Corn tortillas (6-inch)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 to taste Salt and pepper

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

4. Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste.

5. In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom.

6. Place a single layer of corn tortillas over the mixture, tearing them as needed to fit.

7. Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with the remaining cheese on top.

8. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

11. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (357.7g)

Calories		619
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.1 g	45%
	Saturated Fat	15.7 g	79%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		101 mg	34%
Sodium		801 mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate		46.9 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	8.2 g	29%
	Total Sugars	5.0 g
Protein		32.6 g	65%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		415 mg	32%
Iron		3.9 mg	22%
Potassium		654 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3162 cal (50.0%%)

Protein: 1299 cal (20.5%%)

Carbs: 1868 cal (29.5%%)