Description
A delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and a fiesta of toppings, this Ultimate Taco Casserole is perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, salsa (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the salsa, black beans, and corn. Stir and let simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
- Spread about 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of tortillas over the sauce.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
- Spoon half of the sour cream over the beef.
- Sprinkle about 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with desired toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize the casserole based on personal dietary preferences or available ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco casserole, Mexican recipe, ground beef, comfort food