Here’s a hearty and flavorful Mexican Casserole—layered with tortillas, seasoned meat, cheese, and a touch of spice:
🌮 Mexican Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt)
- 1 cup salsa
- 6–8 small flour or corn tortillas, cut or torn into pieces
- 1 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced olives for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the meat
- In a skillet, cook ground beef or chicken over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup salsa.
2. Preheat oven
- Oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
3. Assemble the casserole
- Layer half of the torn tortillas in the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the cooked meat over the tortillas.
- Add half of the beans, corn, and cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, meat, beans, corn, and cheese.
4. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 20–25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Top with sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or olives.
🍽️ Tips
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Add sliced jalapeños for heat or bell peppers for sweetness.
- Can make ahead and refrigerate before baking; increase bake time slightly if chilled.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
If you want, I can give a one-pot skillet version of this Mexican casserole that cooks entirely on the stovetop for even easier cleanup.
Do you want me to give the one-pot version?
