Description
This Mexican Tortilla Casserole layers hearty beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas in a bubbling, flavor-packed bake that brings fiesta vibes straight to your dinner table. Explore 5 mouthwatering variations that will spice up your weeknight meals!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup salsa
8 small flour or corn tortillas, cut in halves
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Add ground beef and taco seasoning; cook until browned and fully cooked.
4. Stir in beans, corn, Rotel, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Layer half the tortillas on the bottom of the prepared dish.
6. Spread half the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half the cheese.
7. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve with toppings.
Notes
⭐ 5 Mouthwatering Ways to Spice Up Dinner:
1. **Cheesy Chicken Version:** Swap beef for shredded rotisserie chicken.
2. **Vegetarian Fiesta:** Skip the meat and double up on beans and veggies.
3. **Spicy Kick:** Add sliced jalapeños or use hot taco seasoning.
4. **Tex-Mex Supreme:** Layer with sour cream and guacamole before serving.
5. **Breakfast Twist:** Add scrambled eggs, chorizo, and hash browns for a brunch casserole!
This easy, crowd-pleasing bake is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or any night you need a little extra flavor fiesta.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/6 casserole)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mexican tortilla casserole, layered taco bake, cheesy mexican dinner, easy weeknight casserole