Absolutely! Here’s a recipe and overview for Mexican Taco Casserole: A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite – perfect for busy evenings when you want bold flavors without a ton of effort.
🌮 Mexican Taco Casserole
A flavor-packed, one-dish meal with all the best parts of tacos — layers of seasoned beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas — baked to bubbly perfection.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins
⏱️ Cook Time: 30 mins
🍽️ Serves: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, halved
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro
🔥 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until soft (3–4 mins), then add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season and mix: Add taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Layer the casserole: In a greased 9×13″ baking dish, layer:
- A few tortilla halves
- Half the meat mixture
- A sprinkle of cheese
Repeat with another layer, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Top and serve with your favorite garnishes!
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Vegetarian: Swap meat for lentils or more beans.
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Make ahead: Assemble earlier and bake when ready.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It:
- Easy to customize
- Kid-friendly
- Leftovers reheat beautifully
- Packs all the taco flavors without the mess!
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