Description

This Quick & Easy Taco Casserole is a weeknight hero, layering seasoned beef, black beans, corn, tortillas, and cheese into one dish for a flavor-packed, minimal-effort meal that brings everyone to the table with smiles.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Ground beef (or turkey)
1 medium Yellow onion, diced
1 packet Taco seasoning
1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained
1 cup Corn kernels (frozen or canned)
10 small Corn or flour tortillas
2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
To taste Sour cream & salsa for topping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat
Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, black beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes
Layer half the tortillas in the prepared dish. Top with half the beef mixture
Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat the layers: tortillas, beef, cheese
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. The cheese should be bubbly and golde
Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa

Notes

Don't skip draining the beef; grease makes the casserole soggy.

Use fresh tortillas; stale ones turn tough.

Let the casserole rest after baking to help it set perfectly.

For extra crispiness, broil the cheese for 2 minutes.

Double the recipe for a crowd; this casserole freezes beautifully.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Reheat individual portions in microwave or for best texture, in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

Freeze assembled, unbaked casserole for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge before baking.

To make vegetarian, replace beef with extra beans, lentils, or plant-based meat substitute.

To prevent sogginess, drain meat well, avoid too much sauce, and let rest before cutting.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: taco casserole, quick, easy, weeknight dinner