Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these simple steps:

1. Cook Ground Meat

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef or turkey.
• Add diced onion, garlic, bell pepper and cook 5 minutes until softened.

2. Season Meat Mixture

• Stir in 1 packet taco seasoning and 1 cup diced tomatoes.
• Simmer 5 minutes til thickened. Add salt/pepper to taste.

3. Prepare Baking Dish

• Coat a 9×13 dish with nonstick spray.
• Layer bottom of dish with enough corn tortillas to cover it completely.

4. Assemble Layers

• Top tortillas with 1/2 meat mixture, 1 cup beans, 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Repeat layering tortillas, meat mixture, beans and cheese until dish is full.

5. Top with Tortillas and Sauce

• Final top layer should be closed tortillas.
• Pour additional tomatoes, enchilada sauce or melted butter over top layer.

6. Cover and Bake

• Cover dish tightly with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

7. Uncover and Finish Baking

• Remove foil and continue baking 15 minutes more until hot, melty and slightly browned on top.

8. Let Sit Before Serving

• Allow casserole to rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Garnish your piping hot tortilla casserole with all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings!

Customization Ideas

The great thing about tortilla casserole is how adaptable it is:

Substitute Fillings

Try swapping ground beef for lean ground turkey or chicken. Or use veggies instead.

Use Different Salsas/Sauces

Mix up flavors with verde salsa or queso sauce instead of red.

Cheese It Up!

Use a Mexican blend or Tex-Mex cheese combo for maximum cheesiness.

Garnish Away!

Top baked casserole with fresh avocado, cherry tomatoes, plain Greek yogurt or salsa and serve with lime wedges, sour cream and cilantro!

Storage and Reheating

Tortilla casserole stores easily for quick meals later:

Refrigeration:

Cover leftovers and refrigerate up to 5 days.

Freezing:

Let casserole cool completely then freeze. Thaw overnight when ready to reheat.

Reheat:

Microwave individual portions with a splash of water to prevent drying. Or reheat entire casserole in the oven at 350°F until hot, about 30 minutes.

With so many ways to customize and make ahead, tortilla casserole will become your new favorite dump-and-bake dish! Swap meats, cheeses and toppings to invent your own perfect version.