Easy Taco Casserole
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Taco Casserole
Description
The Easy Taco Casserole combines sautéed yellow onion, poblano pepper, and garlic with browned ground beef seasoned with taco spices. Black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and lime juice enhance the filling with texture and acidity. The filling is layered alternately with corn tortillas and shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a baking dish.
The casserole is baked until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, producing a dish with soft tortillas soaked in the savory mixture and a creamy cheese top. Chopped cilantro and sour cream garnish add freshness and creaminess when served.
Leftover casserole can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave to warm through. Use cooking spray to prevent sticking. Cutting tortillas and layering them carefully ensure even distribution and structure in the casserole.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 4 cloves, minced
- 1 poblano pepper diced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning or store-bought, homemade
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn drained and rinsed, whole kernel
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about the juice of 1 lime)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- cilantro for topping, chopped cilantro
- sour cream for topping, chopped cilantro
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
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cooled casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen casserole in the microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Grease the baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Cut 9 tortillas in half to layer evenly with filling and cheese for consistent texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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