Description

A simple and delicious taco bake recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese, layered with tortillas for a satisfying and family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
8–10 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning, refried beans, corn, black beans, and salsa. Mix well.
In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the tortilla wedges on the bottom.
Spoon half of the meat and bean mixture over the tortillas.
Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Add your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a can of diced green chilies to the meat mixture.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
If you don’t have corn tortillas, you can use tortilla chips.
This can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake
Calories: Approximately 450-550
Sugar: Approximately 5-8g
Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg
Fat: Approximately 20-30g
Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-12g
Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12-18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
Fiber: Approximately 8-12g
Protein: Approximately 25-35g
Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg

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