Description
This Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a deliciously layered Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy salsa con queso, and melted cheese baked between soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it offers comforting flavors and a satisfying texture, topped with a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup salsa con queso
- 3 8-inch flour tortillas or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Cook Beef: Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together and create a flavorful beef base.
- Add Salsa: Mix in the salsa con queso into the seasoned beef mixture, then remove the skillet from heat, ensuring the sauce is well combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray an 8-inch round baking tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Layer Casserole: Place one tortilla at the bottom of the baking dish. Spread one-third of the beef mixture evenly over the tortilla, then sprinkle with one-third of the shredded cheese. Repeat this layering two more times ending with cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the layered casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a generous dollop of sour cream on top if desired for extra creaminess and tang.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Adding chopped jalapeños or hot sauce can increase the heat level if desired.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat in the oven before serving.
- For added texture, consider adding black beans or corn to the beef mixture.
