Description
This Easy Mexican Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef or turkey, beans, corn, and cheese are baked between tortillas for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into halves
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the filling: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion, cook until browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in the ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, and salsa. Cook until heated through.
- Assemble the casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer meat mixture, tortillas, and cheese, repeating until all ingredients are used. Top with cheese and olives if desired.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground beef for a quick variation.
- For a spicier dish, add chopped jalapeños or extra hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
