4.7 from 117 votes
Easy Taco Casserole
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.