Delicious and Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe

This Mexican-inspired casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for dinner. With layers of tortillas, seasoned ground beef, cheese, and vegetables, it's a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy any hungry appetite. Best of all, it's easy to make and can be ready in just 45 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
• 1 packet (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 small flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sour cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and taco seasoning mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
6. To assemble the casserole, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a layer of tortillas, tearing them if needed to fit.
7. Continue layering the beef mixture, tortillas, and cheese until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream on the side.

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