Layered Taco Casserole with Ground Beef
Layered Taco Casserole with Ground Beef combines seasoned beef, black beans, corn, tortillas, and melted cheese in an easy baked casserole. It’s great for family dinners, meal prep, and Mexican-inspired comfort food. The layers bake together into a hearty cheesy casserole that slices easily for serving.
Servings: 4
Calories: 749kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- 8x8 inch baking dish
- Cooking Spray
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) shredded
- 8 small Mission Street Corn Tortillas white or yellow
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes drained
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground chuck with diced onion until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat. Season with taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Arrange 4 small corn tortillas in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom. Using a slotted spoon, spread one-half of the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Repeat the layer by adding 4 more tortillas, one-half of the meat mixture, and another generous layer of cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Very lightly dust paprika over the top for color.
Notes
Cooking Notes
Draining excess grease from the beef helps prevent the casserole from becoming too heavy. Allowing the casserole to rest briefly after baking helps the layers set before slicing.
Tips for Best Results:
- Overlap the tortillas slightly to fully cover the dish.
- Drain the tomatoes and beans well before layering.
- Cover with foil during baking so the cheese melts evenly.
- Let the casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1107IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 518mg | Iron: 6mg
