This easy taco casserole with corn tortillas is layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, roasted green chiles, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead freezer meals. It’s a family favorite Tex-Mex dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Main Dishes
Toppings: sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, coating the sides as well.
Line the bottom and sides of the dish with corn tortillas, overlapping slightly so there are no gaps.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the refried beans and salsa. Cook until warmed through and smooth, then reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and minced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and pour in the water, stirring until the beef is evenly coated and most of the liquid has cooked off.
Stir in the roasted green chiles and corn until combined.
Spread the warmed bean mixture evenly over the prepared tortilla base.
Spoon the beef mixture on top, spreading it to the edges for even coverage.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbling.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Add your favorite toppings just before serving.
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Notes
To make ahead, assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Add 5–10 minutes to the bake time if starting cold.
For freezing, wrap the baked or unbaked casserole well in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking or reheating.
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Corn tortillas give the best structure, but flour tortillas will work for a softer texture.
Add extra veggies like diced bell peppers or zucchini for more flavor and color.