Beef Taco Casserole
A cozy twist on your favorite taco night, this Beef Taco Casserole layers tortillas, seasoned beef, and gooey cheese for a warm and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 8 medium-sized Tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 cup Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the salsa and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then layer 4 tortillas at the bottom.
- Layer half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
- Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or lime.
Notes
You can make this casserole ahead of time and reheat. Consider adding a crunched tortilla chip topping for texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, taco, casserole, Mexican, comfort food