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Taco Casserole

A delightful dish that combines the best flavors of Mexican cuisine into an easy-to-make casserole, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef You can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies Optional based on spice preference.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 12 pieces flour tortillas (6-inch size) You can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Alternate cheese options include Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
Optional Toppings
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • extra sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet, cooking until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, pour in the tomato sauce, and stir to combine. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Mix in the rinsed black beans, drained corn, and chopped green chilies, stirring well. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, blend sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish lightly.
Assembly
  1. Layer half of the flour tortillas at the bottom of the dish, breaking them as needed.
  2. Add half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture, and a layer of cheddar cheese.
  3. Repeat the layering with the remaining tortillas, meat mixture, cream cheese mixture, and finish with remaining cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

Consider making it ahead of time and storing in the refrigerator before baking. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.