Taco Bake Casserole
Taco Bake Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese for a dish that warms the heart and soul. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Layered with vibrant bell peppers and seasoned to perfection, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
- Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add chopped bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and black beans; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortillas at the bottom. Top with half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg