Description
Beef and Bean Taco Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors and hearty ingredients in a single dish. This easy-to-make casserole features layers of tender ground beef, creamy black beans, zesty diced tomatoes, and gooey cheese, all nestled between crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings, this vibrant dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas, cut into triangles
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the tortilla triangles, followed by half of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and dollops of sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg