Cheesy Tortilla Meat Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 6–8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened. Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, beans, and corn. Cook 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  4. Layer tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, slightly overlapping. Spread half the meat mixture on top, then sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese. Finish with a tortilla layer topped generously with cheese and salsa.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Would you like me to make this more Mexican-lasagna style (stacked like layers) or more of a rolled enchilada bake?

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