Description
A delightful blend of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and soft tortillas baked to perfection, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 6 large flour tortillas (about 10 inches in diameter)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer 2 flour tortillas, half of the beef mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Add another layer of 2 tortillas, the remaining beef mixture, and another cup of shredded cheese. Finish with the last 2 tortillas and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, slice into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with extra beans or vegetables.
- For gluten-free needs, use corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tex-Mex, Ground Beef, Quesadilla, Casserole, Easy Recipe