Layered Mexican Tortilla Casserole

It’s the best version of the Mexican comfort food casserole you can ever find.

My husband is not a cheese fan, but he amazingly loves this recipe!!

Hells yeah for sure. I could eat that for a week.

Prep Time: 7 min | Cook Time: 50 min | Total Time: 57 min | Yield: 5-6

Ingredients:

1 ½ lb. ground beef 80/20

1 diced onion

1 pack taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 can refried beans

1 cup prepared Spanish rice

1 cup Mexican blended corn-peppers ( produce fresh ready-made )

4-5 large flour tortillas

8 oz of thick chunky salsa

Cilantro to garnish

How to make Layered Mexican Tortilla Casserole:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray

Step 3. In a large skillet add the ground beef, onion, and taco seasonings, cook until browned and crumbly.

Step 4. Turn the heat down to warm and have the ground beef mixture saute for 10 minutes.

Step 5. Lay 2 tortilla’s in the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 6. Spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it, 1/3 of the meat, and ⅓ of the cheddar cheese.

Step 7. Add the 2nd layer, 1 large tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn mixture, and cheddar cheese

Step 8. Add the 3rd layer, 1 large tortilla, ⅓ refried beans,⅓ meat, and cheddar cheese.

Step 9. Add the 4th layer, 1 large tortilla. beans, meat, corn, rice, salsa, and cheese.

Step 10. Top with 1 last large tortilla.

Step 11. Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes.

Step 12. Remove from the oven and uncover the casserole, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 13. Garnish and enjoy!

Enjoy!

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