Tortilla Beef Bake

Savor the comforting flavors of this hearty Tortilla Beef Bake—a layered casserole that brings all the best elements of Tex-Mex cuisine to your dinner table. Featuring seasoned ground beef simmered with black beans, corn, and tomato sauce, all nestled between soft flour tortillas and gooey layers of melted cheddar cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights while still feeling like a special treat. Top it off with tangy sour cream and fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness! This family-friendly recipe is baked to perfection in just 40 minutes, making it an irresistible choice for taco night-inspired comfort food. Keywords: Tortilla Beef Bake, Tex-Mex casserole, layered beef bake, easy weeknight dinner, cheesy beef bake.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed Black beans
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 6 medium-sized Flour tortillas
• 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, black beans, frozen corn, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6

In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture (about 1/4 of it) on the bottom.

Step 7

Place two flour tortillas on top of the beef mixture, overlapping them slightly if necessary to cover the surface.

Step 8

Spread another layer of beef mixture (about 1/4), followed by a layer of shredded cheese (about 2/3 cup). Repeat this process two more times, ending with the remaining beef mixture and cheese on top.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Let the tortilla beef bake cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped cilantro, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2218.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3645.7

Total Fat 210.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 546.2mg	0%
Sodium 11392.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 177.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1762.6mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 2227.0mg	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: 51.2%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 29.6%