Description
A hearty and flavorful casserole combining beef, beans, and cheese layered with tortillas for an easy, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place 2 tortillas over the mixture, overlapping if needed.
- Add half the remaining beef mixture, then sprinkle half the cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and cilantro.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg