Layered Mexican Tortilla Casserole

There are all sorts of casserole recipes out there, but this one is a little different. This Mexican casserole with tortillas will tantalize your taste buds and have you coming back for more.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ lbs. ground beef 80/20

1 diced onion

1 pack taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 can refried beans

1 cup prepared spanish rice

1 cup mexican blended corn-peppers, produce fresh ready made

4-5 large flour tortillas

8 oz of thick chunky salsa

Cilantro to garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray

In a large skillet add the ground beef ,onion, and taco seasonings, cook until browned and crumbly.

Turn the heat down to warm and have the ground beef mixture saute for 10 minutes.

Lay 2 tortilla’s in the bottom of the baking dish.

Spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it , 1/3 of the meat, and ⅓ of the cheddar cheese.

Add the 2nd layer, 1 large tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn mixture, and cheddar cheese

Add the 3rd layer, 1 large tortilla, ⅓ refried beans ,⅓ meat, and cheddar cheese.

Add the 4th layer, 1 large tortilla . beans , meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.

Top with 1 last large tortilla.

Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and uncover the casserole, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 10 minutes.

Garnish and enjoy!

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