Easy Taco Casserole

Name: Easy Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; ½ yellow onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 poblano pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans; 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel yellow corn; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 12 corn tortillas; 4 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese; For topping: chopped cilantro and sour cream

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
515 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Taco Casserole

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This Easy Taco Casserole is made with 3 layers of corn tortillas, ground beef, corn, black beans, the best taco seasoning and lots of melted cheese!

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Ingredients

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cooking spray
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
1 poblano pepper diced
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel yellow corn, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 1 lime)
12 corn tortillas
4 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
For topping: chopped cilantro and sour cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 3-quart 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and cut 9 of the corn tortillas in half. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, onions and poblanos. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef and break up the meat into smaller chunks using a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and lime juice. Stir until fully combined, taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Assemble the casserole by placing 6 tortilla halves and 1 whole tortilla in the baking dish so that the bottom is completely covered. Top with 1/3 of the meat mixture and 1/3 of the shredded cheese. Repeat and make 2 more layers.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is completely melted. Garnish tomatoes, cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Notes

To store, cover baking dish with plastic wrap or place leftovers in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To freeze, let casserole cool completely. Transfer leftovers to an airtight freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.

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Serving 1/8th recipe Calories 515kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 974mg (41%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 17.3mg (19%) Calcium 460mg (46%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/8th recipe
Calories	515kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	26g	40%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	88mg	29%
Sodium	974mg	41%
Potassium	607mg	13%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	900IU	18%
Vitamin C	17.3mg	19%
Calcium	460mg	46%
Iron	3.4mg	19%