Description
Taco Bake Casserole is a quick Tex-Mex layered bake featuring seasoned ground beef, tortillas, melty cheese, and classic taco toppings baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 6 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in the baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, tomatoes, beans, corn, and cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Dollop sour cream evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or cilantro.
- For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free corn tortillas and gluten-free taco seasoning.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Can be assembled a day ahead; refrigerate the assembled casserole and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Taco Bake Casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, beef taco bake, layered taco bake, easy weeknight dinner