Delicious Mexican Casserole: 7 Layers of Comfort
A cheesy, layered Mexican casserole filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and tortillas — baked to perfection for the ultimate comfort food feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 6 large flour tortillas, cut in halves or quarters
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, beans, and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon a layer of meat mixture into the dish. Top with tortilla pieces to cover.
- Add a layer of cheese and dollops of sour cream. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro and extra sour cream, if desired.
- Serve hot with chips, guacamole, or salad.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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