Here’s a classic Mexican Tortilla Casserole recipe — hearty, cheesy, and full of flavor! 🌮
🌶️ Mexican Tortilla Casserole
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey, or black beans for vegetarian)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz / 280 g) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 (10 oz / 280 g) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas (cut in halves or quarters)
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, jalapeños, green onions
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Cook the filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion until cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
- Add garlic, taco seasoning, beans, corn, tomatoes with chiles, and enchilada sauce. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add a layer of tortillas to cover the bottom.
- Add another layer of the meat mixture, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or your favorite toppings.
🧀 Tips & Variations
- Use tortilla chips instead of tortillas for a crunchier texture.
- Add bell peppers or jalapeños to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Swap enchilada sauce for salsa verde for a tangy twist.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and doubling the beans and corn.
Would you like me to give you a make-ahead / freezer-friendly version too?
