Description
A delicious Taco Casserole with layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas, baked to perfection. Topped with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro, this easy-to-make dish is a crowd-pleaser for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Cook until thickened. Stir in black beans and Rotel tomatoes.
- Layer Casserole: Place tortillas in the baking dish, then layer with beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest, then top with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
