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taco casserole

A delicious layered taco casserole combining seasoned beef, cheese, and crunchy tortillas, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 cups chopped red onion
  • 1.25 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can black beans 14.5 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cups frozen corn
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 1.5 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 cups chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 15 corn tortillas corn tortillas cut into halves

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté for 4 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, water, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Layer half the tortilla halves on the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
  8. Sprinkle with half of the cheese blend.
  9. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until bubbling and cheese is melted.
  11. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Can be topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, or avocado for extra flavor.