Beef Taco Casserole
A comforting and easy Beef Taco Casserole that combines ground beef, tortillas, cheese, and salsa for a delightful family dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 flour tortillas, torn into pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- 1 cup salsa
- Optional spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Drain the excess grease and stir in the salsa.
- Layer the torn tortillas in a baking dish, add half the beef mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, or avocado before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Can use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, taco, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe