Delicious Tortilla Casserole Recipe 🌮
Overview:
This delightful Tortilla Casserole recipe is a cherished family favorite passed down from a loving daughter-in-law. It’s a hearty dish adored by both children and adults alike, boasting a medley of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Perfect for lunch or a satisfying snack, this Canadian-Mexican fusion dish is brimming with wholesome ingredients and a touch of spice, making it an ideal weeknight meal that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 3 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 353.2 per serving
- Rating: 4.5 stars (based on 17 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dark red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 corn tortillas
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven preheats, spray a large nonstick frypan with vegetable spray and heat over high heat until hot.
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Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the hot frypan and brown it for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until it’s thoroughly cooked. Drain well and return the beef to the frypan.
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Prepare Beef Mixture: To the cooked ground beef, add the dark red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and chili powder. Mix everything well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes over reduced heat, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Prepare Baking Dish: While the beef mixture simmers, spray a 12 x 8 inch (2-quart) baking dish with vegetable spray.
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Layer Tortillas: Cut each tortilla in half and place 6 halves in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping them slightly to create a solid base.
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Layer Beef Mixture: Spoon half of the beef mixture evenly over the layer of tortillas in the baking dish, ensuring it’s spread out evenly.
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Add Sour Cream: Next, spoon the sour cream over the beef mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
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Repeat Layers: Top with the remaining six tortilla halves and the remaining beef mixture, creating another layer of tortillas and beef.
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Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Add Cheese: After 25 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
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Final Touch: Cover the dish again and let it stand for 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and meld with the other ingredients. Once melted, sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the casserole for a burst of vibrant flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious Tortilla Casserole hot, with optional sides such as salsa for an extra kick of flavor.
This delightful dish is sure to become a family favorite, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with loved ones. Enjoy the heartwarming flavors and comforting aroma of this Canadian-Mexican inspired Tortilla Casserole! 🥳🍽️
