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taco casserole

A delicious layered taco casserole with seasoned beef, cheese, and crispy tortillas, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 cups chopped red onion
  • 1.25 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can black beans (14.5 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1.5 Tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 15 corn tortillas corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into halves

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté for 4 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, water, lime juice, and cilantro; stir well and remove from heat.
  6. Layer 10 tortilla halves in the prepared baking dish to cover the bottom.
  7. Spread one-third of the beef mixture over the tortilla layer.
  8. Sprinkle with one-third of both cheeses.
  9. Repeat layers with tortillas, beef, and cheese two more times.
  10. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  11. Serve warm with optional toppings and lime wedges.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, or avocado.