Description
A Tex-Mex casserole blending seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, flour tortillas, and fresh salsa for a hands-off, family-friendly dinner. Layers of gooey cheese and juicy beef deliver restaurant-quality flavor in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Ground beef – 2 pounds
Flour tortillas – 8-10 large (10-inch)
Cheddar cheese – 3 cups shredded
Fresh salsa – 2 cups (16 ounces)
Yellow onion – 1 medium, diced
Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces, until browned
Stir in diced onion and garlic powder; cook until onion softens (2-3 minutes)
Drain excess fat from the beef mixture
Spread a thin layer of salsa in a 9×13-inch baking dish
Layer 2-3 tortillas over the salsa, then top with half the beef
Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, then repeat layering with remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese
Cover with remaining salsa and top with final 1 cup cheese
Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden
Notes
Use block cheddar cheese for better melting
Thin tortillas prevent soggy layers
Ground beef can be substituted with halal-friendly ground lamb
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg