mexican casserole with beef
Mexican Casserole with Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring ground beef, tortillas, cheese, and Mexican spices. It’s easy to make, customizable, and perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 6 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can black beans optional
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers optional
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch dish.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain fat, and stir in taco seasoning with water or broth. Let it simmer.
- While beef cooks, chop onions, bell peppers, and other veggies. Cut tortillas into halves or quarters.
- Spread salsa in the baking dish, layer tortillas, beef mixture, veggies, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve with sour cream.