Cheesy Baked Tortilla Casserole

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning, and ½ cup salsa.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in beans.

2. Assemble the Layers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, place 2–3 tortillas to cover the bottom.
  3. Layer ½ of the meat and bean mixture over the tortillas.
  4. Spread ½ of the cheese over the meat, and dollop with ¼ cup sour cream if using.
  5. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, meat, cheese, and sour cream.
  6. Top with remaining tortillas and remaining cheese.

3. Bake

  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

4. Serve

  • Let rest 5 minutes before cutting.
  • Garnish with optional toppings like cilantro, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.
  • Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa on the side.

Tips:

  • You can swap tortillas for corn or flour depending on your preference.
  • Add corn, bell peppers, or sautéed mushrooms for extra veggies.
  • For a spicier version, add hot salsa or chipotle peppers in adobo.

If you want, I can also give you a slow-cooker version of this layered tortilla casserole that’s super easy and hands-off.

Do you want me to share that slow-cooker version?

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