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Taco Casserole With Tortillas

Taco Casserole with Tortillas Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and sour cream until combined. Remove from heat.
  3. Spread a thin layer of filling in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange half the tortilla wedges on top, then layer with half the remaining filling and 1 cup cheese. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas, filling, and cheese.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is golden in spots.
  5. Let the casserole rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve with your choice of fresh toppings.

Notes

Letting the casserole sit after it comes out of the oven is the difference between a clean square and a scoop of slop. Even 5 minutes helps the layers firm up. If you like extra texture, leave a few tortilla wedges peeking through the cheese so they crisp up instead of staying soft.