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Mexican Tortilla Casserole

A comforting casserole layered with crispy tortillas, spiced meat, beans, salsa, and melted cheese, offering the best of Tex-Mex cuisine in one dish.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: Cheesy Casserole, Easy Dinner Recipe, Mexican Tortilla Casserole, Tex-Mex Casserole
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Ground Beef or Chicken
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Bell Pepper or Jalapeños
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Refried Beans
  • Shredded Cheese

Instructions

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef or turkey with onion and garlic.
  • Season with taco seasoning and diced tomatoes, simmer until thickened.
  • Prepare a baking dish, layer with tortillas and the meat mixture.
  • Continue layering with beans and cheese until the dish is full.
  • Top with tortillas and pour extra sauce over the top.
  • Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes more.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is versatile; customize it with your favorite fillings and toppings or make it vegetarian by omitting the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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