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Easy Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Easy Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Layered with saucy beef, beans, corn, and melty cheese, this easy tortilla casserole bakes up bubbly and comforting. Great for busy weeknights and even better as leftovers.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2.25 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1.5 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 15 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 10 oz corn tortillas, cut or torn into strips
  • 2.5 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice optional
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
  • 0.25 cup sliced green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soften onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef. Cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic and taco seasoning. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Mix in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chiles, and half the enchilada sauce. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the dish. Layer half the tortilla strips, half the beef mixture, and half the cheese. Repeat layers. Drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 8–10 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.

Notes

Variation: Swap ground beef with shredded rotisserie chicken or make it vegetarian by doubling the beans and corn. Spice it up with a pinch of chipotle powder. Make-ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance; cover and refrigerate, then bake 5–10 minutes longer. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze, tightly wrapped, for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Tortilla Casserole Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.