Easy Mexican Dinner Casserole
This easy Mexican dinner casserole is the perfect mix of flavor and comfort. It’s cheesy, zesty, and packed with beef, beans, and corn tortillas. If you love simple meals with bold taste, this dish will be your new favorite.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes drained
- 8 corn tortillas cut into quarters
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream for serving
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half the corn tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon half of the beef mixture on top, then sprinkle cheese.
- Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Drain beef well to avoid a greasy casserole. Avoid overbaking to keep cheese melty and tortillas soft. Customize toppings with avocado, salsa, or crushed chips for added texture.