Description
This Taco Casserole with Tortillas is a delightful, family-friendly dish that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, salsa con queso, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, game nights, or potlucks, this casserole is quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and loved by both kids and adults alike. With its cheesy goodness and bold flavors, it guarantees satisfaction at the dinner table. Enjoy it as a hearty main dish or pair with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup salsa con queso
- 3 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2-3 minutes until combined. Mix in salsa con queso and remove from heat.
- Spray an 8-inch round baking tin with cooking spray.
- Layer the casserole by placing one tortilla at the bottom, adding 1/3 of the beef mixture, then sprinkling with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat twice more, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg