Description
A family-friendly Mexican-American casserole combining seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and layered tortillas baked to golden perfection. Easy, cheesy, and ready in 45 minutes for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
10 (8-inch) flour tortillas
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups salsa
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or homemade: 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing onions)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper
Sauté diced onion and oil in a skillet until softened
In a bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and ¼ cup salsa; mix well
Layer tortillas in the baking dish, alternating with beef mixture and cheese until all ingredients are used
Top with remaining salsa and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly
Let cool slightly before slicing into 6 portions
Notes
For crispier tortillas, use corn instead of flour
Add jalapeños or bell peppers for extra flavor
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days
Serve with avocado or sour cream for garnish
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg