Here’s a tasty and easy Taco Casserole recipe — cheesy, meaty, and full of Tex-Mex flavor 🌮🧀
🌮 Taco Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4–5 small tortillas, cut into strips or triangles
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, black beans, and corn.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
3️⃣ Layer the Casserole
- Spread a layer of tortilla pieces on the bottom of the dish.
- Add half of the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let cool slightly.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or jalapeños if desired.
💡 Tips
- You can swap ground beef for shredded chicken or turkey.
- Use tortilla chips instead of tortillas for extra crunch.
- Make it ahead of time and bake just before serving.
If you want, I can also make a quick 5-ingredient taco casserole that’s ready in under 30 minutes and still super flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
