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Taco Casserole With Tortillas

A hearty and flavorful taco casserole layered with tortillas, ground beef, and a blend of spices, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 3 cups tortillas cut into quarters
  • 1 cup salsa
For the Topping
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup green onions sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the tortilla quarters, followed by half of the beef mixture.
  2. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining tortilla quarters on top.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite toppings such as jalapeños, olives, or avocado. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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