Recipe For Mexican Casserole With Corn Tortillas
Do you love Mexican food and looking for a quick and easy meal to make? Try this delicious, cheesy Mexican casserole with corn tortillas. It's a perfect comfort food that will satisfy your cravings and keep you full for hours. This casserole is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck party. Let's dive into the recipe and learn how to make it.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning
- 6-8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until it's no longer pink. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
- Add black beans, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir everything until well combined and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of the dish.
- Add half of the meat mixture and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the rest of the tortilla strips, meat mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
That's it! Your delicious Mexican casserole with corn tortillas is ready to serve. It's perfect to eat as is or topped with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. This recipe is so easy to customize to your taste, feel free to add or remove any ingredients you like. Enjoy!