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Easy Crinkle Tortilla Casserole

Easy Crinkle Tortilla Casserole

This cozy crinkle tortilla casserole layers saucy tortillas, seasoned beef, and melty cheese for a bubbly, weeknight-friendly bake.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.25 cup drained black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 3 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 0.75 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 12 oz corn tortillas, torn into strips about 10–12 small tortillas
  • 2.5 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar-jack
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice to finish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef with onion and bell pepper, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Fold in black beans and corn. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk enchilada sauce with sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
  • Spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture in the baking dish. Crinkle torn tortilla strips slightly and arrange half over the sauce.
  • Spoon half of the beef mixture over tortillas. Drizzle about 1 cup sauce and sprinkle 1 cup cheese.
  • Repeat layers with remaining tortillas and beef. Top with most of the remaining sauce and the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, 20–25 minutes. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning if desired.
  • Let rest 10 minutes. Finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Slice and serve.

Notes

Variation: Swap the beef for shredded rotisserie chicken or sautéed mushrooms. For a spicier kick, layer in sliced jalapeños. Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat covered at 350°F until hot or microwave individual portions.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Crinkle Tortilla Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.