Description

A layered, cheesy, hearty casserole loaded with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, tortillas, beans, and melty cheese—everything you love about tacos baked into one comforting dish. It’s customizable, freezer-friendly, and ready in under an hour.

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

• 1 cup tomato sauce OR salsa

• 1 cup black beans, drained

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• Salt & pepper to taste

For Layering

• 6 small tortillas (corn or flour), cut into halves

• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or mozzarella)

• Optional: 1 cup cooked rice for a thicker casserole

Toppings (optional but amazing!)

• Chopped lettuce

• Tomatoes or salsa

• Avocado or guacamole

• Sour cream

• Jalapeños

• Green onions

• Cilantro

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🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef Mixture

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Add onion and cook until soft.

3. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned.

4. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce (or salsa), beans, and corn.

5. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thick.

2️⃣ Assemble the Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a baking dish.

3. Layer tortillas on the bottom.

4. Add half of the beef mixture.

5. Sprinkle cheese.

6. Repeat layers: tortillas → beef mixture → cheese.

3️⃣ Bake

• Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

4️⃣ Add Toppings (Optional)

Let cool slightly, then top with:

• Lettuce

• Tomato

• Sour cream

• Jalapeños

• Avocado

• Cilantro

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with Mexican rice, chips & salsa, or a fresh salad.

• Great for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.

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❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make it spicy?

Yes — add jalapeños, hot salsa, chili flakes, or spicy taco seasoning.

Q: Can I make it healthier?

Use ground turkey, low-fat cheese, and whole-wheat tortillas.

Q: Can I make it vegetarian?

Replace beef with lentils, tofu mince, or extra beans + veggies.

Q: Does it freeze well?

Yes! Freeze after baking, then reheat at 350°F (175°C) until warm.