Tasty Taco Casserole

Tasty Taco Casserole

from thestayathomechef.com
Main Dish
50 min
8 servings
669 kcal / serving

We've taken all your favorite taco flavors and made a tasty casserole! Easy to throw together and feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonssalted butter
  • 1 mediumwhite onion, diced
  • 1 ½ poundsground beef (80/20 or leaner)
  • 7 ozdiced green chiles
  • 1 tablespoonground cumin
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 2 teaspoonschili powder
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 12corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil (divided)
  • 14 ½ ozcan black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cupssalsa (divided)
  • 2 cupscorn kernels (optional)
  • 3 cupsshredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • Cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Sauté onion in 2 T. butter until soft.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef, diced green chiles, ground cumin, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 to olive Sauté corn tortillas in oil one at a time, about 1 minute per side, adding more oil as needed. Once browned, cut each tortilla in half.

  5. 5

    Arrange half of the tortilla halves in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the cheese.

  6. 6

    Evenly layer drained beans over the beef. Spoon half of the salsa over the beans. Arrange remaining tortilla halves on top.

  7. 7

    Spread remaining ground beef mixture over the tortillas. Spoon corn kernels evenly on top, followed by the remaining salsa. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Let cool slightly before serving. Add toppings as desired. Serve with corn chips and lettuce.