Mexican Ground Beef Tortilla Layer Casserole

Dive into layers of bold flavors with this Mexican Ground Beef Tortilla Layer Casserole—a family-friendly, crowd-pleasing dinner that's as comforting as it is delicious. Featuring seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, juicy diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet bursts of corn, this dish packs a Tex-Mex punch in every bite. Perfectly layered with soft flour tortillas and gooey melted Mexican cheese, it bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes. Top it off with fresh cilantro, zesty jalapeños, and a dollop of cool sour cream for a stunning finish. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or prepping an easy weeknight meal, this casserole is flavorful, filling, and sure to be a hit. Keywords: Mexican casserole, ground beef tortilla casserole, Tex-Mex layered dish, easy family dinner, baked Mexican recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g. Rotel)
• 1 can (15 ounces, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 6 (medium size) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup salsa
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or a lightly oiled paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, frozen corn kernels, and 1/2 cup of salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Place two flour tortillas at the bottom of the greased casserole dish, slightly overlapping to cover the base.

Step 6

Spread one-third of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas, followed by a layer of 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares for serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2466.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3457.7

Total Fat 186.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 581.1mg	0%
Sodium 9918.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 185.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2549.6mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 3636.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.5%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 31.6%