Best Beef Tortilla Casserole Recipes

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF TORTILLA LAYER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, green bell pepper and jalapeno (if using) until the beef is no longer pink; drain any fat then return to skillet and add in one can of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn and cumin.
• Bring the ground beef mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally, then season with salt and lots of black pepper.
• Arrange 3 corn tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, cutting as needed to cover bottom of the dish.
• Spread 1/4 cup canned enchilada sauce over the tortillas in the baking dish.
• Cover the sauce with 1/3 of the cooked ground beef mixture, then about 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
• Repeat the layers twice but omitting the final cheese layer on top.
• Drizzle any remaining canned enchilada sauce (from the second can) on top.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil and sprinkle with more cheese (any amount desired) then return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
• Top with sour cream and/or tomatoes, green onions and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
• Delicious!

BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Crumble beef into a large microwave-safe dish. Stir in onion. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-7 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring and draining every 2 minutes. Stir in taco sauce and tortillas. , In a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, layer half of the beef mixture, sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers. Cover and cook at 70% power for 7-9 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 2-4 minutes before serving.

SKINNY SLOW-COOKER BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into bottom of slow cooker; spread evenly. In small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup enchilada sauce; set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, poblano chiles and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain if necessary. Stir in remaining enchilada sauce (not the 1/2 cup reserved), the black beans, corn and taco seasoning mix. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Place 1 tortilla in center of slow cooker. Cut 1 tortilla in half; place one half on each side of whole tortilla. Spoon 1 1/3 cups beef mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Top with 2 more tortillas, cutting to fit. Repeat layers 3 more times with beef mixture, tortillas and cheese. Top with reserved 1/2 cup sauce.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Turn slow cooker off; cover and let stand about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serve immediately with toppings.

TEX-MEX BEEF, BEAN AND TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH CHIPOTLES AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large deep saute pan over medium heat. Add yellow onion, bell peppers and garlic. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef. Sprinkle with salt. Saute until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and black pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, beer, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce. Simmer uncovered until liquid reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Add corn and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Cover chili and refrigerate at least 1 day. DO-AHEAD TIP: Chili can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Combine both cheeses. Spread 2 tablespoons beans over one side of 6 tortillas. Arrange tortillas bean side up and overlapping slightly in 14-by-11-by-3-inch baking dish. Spoon 1/3 of chili evenly over tortillas. Sprinkle 2 cups cheese mixture, then 1/4 cup onion over. Repeat layering 2 times. Spread remaining 6 tortillas with remaining beans, then arrange tortillas bean side down in casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake until casserole is heated through and bubbling, about 50 minutes. Let stand on cooling rack for 5 minutes. Cut casserole into generous squares. Sprinkle with shredded lettuce and top with dollop of sour cream, and serve.

MEXICAN BEEF TORTILLA CHIP CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, saute beef, onion and tomato.
• In a saucepan, combine soup, cheese, chiles, and milk, and heat until cheese melts.
• Layer the tortilla chips in the bottom of a greased casserole dish,.
• Add meat mixture.
• Top with melted cheese mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.

TEX-MEX BEEF, BEAN AND TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH CHIPOTLES AND CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large deep saute pan over medium heat. Add yellow onion, bell peppers and garlic. Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef. Sprinkle with salt. Saute until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and black pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, beer, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce. Simmer uncovered until liquid reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Add corn and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Cover chili and refrigerate at least 1 day.
• DO-AHEAD TIP:
• Chili can be made up to 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
• Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
• Combine both cheeses. Spread 2 tablespoons beans over one side of 6 tortillas. Arrange tortillas bean side up and overlapping slightly in 14-by-11-by-3-inch baking dish. Spoon 1/3 of chili evenly over tortillas. Sprinkle 2 cups cheese mixture, then 1/4 cup onion over. Repeat layering 2 times. Spread remaining 6 tortillas with remaining beans, then arrange tortillas bean side down in casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
• Bake until casserole is heated through and bubbling, about 50 minutes. Let stand on cooling rack for 5 minutes. Cut casserole into generous squares. Sprinkle with shredded lettuce and top with dollop of sour cream, and serve.
• Recipe created exclusively for Cooking.com by Michael McLaughlin.

MEXICAN BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tbsp of flour and stir over medium.
• heat for 1 minute. Do not brown. Add chicken broth and milk. With a wire.
• whisk, stir mixture until it comes to a boil and add salt, garlic powder and.
• pepper. Continue to cook one minute more. Add the tomato sauce, sugar,.
• chili powder, paprika, oregano, ground cumin and cayenne. Stir well with a.
• wire whisk. Cook 2 minutes longer and remove from heat.
• Brown beef, mushrooms and onion in a large skillet; drain liquid, then add.
• sauce and mix well. Spray a baking dish, 8 or 9 inch round or square would.
• work. Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces and layer half of the tortilla pieces.
• in the bottom of the tins. Layer half of the meat mixture and half of the.
• cheese. Repeat layers. Let cool, cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and.
• store in freezer, or continue to baking instructions.
• Bake, covered, in a 375 degree oven. approximately 45 minutes.
• * Note: I sometimes leave out the mushrooms and instead add a can of black beans and some fresh or frozen corn kernels. You can easily add ingredients of your liking to alter the recipe, such as sliced black olives or some diced green chili.

BEEF TORTILLA TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and bell pepper strips. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salsa and corn.
• Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut tortillas in half; place 6 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish.
• Top with half of beef mixture. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese and remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
• Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• To Make Ahead: Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake: Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. To bake from freezer (no thawing): Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.

BEEF TORTILLA TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• How to Make Guacamole How to Make Salsa How to Make Meatloaf We're pretty much obsessed with make-ahead meals at Pillsbury, so we created this cheesy Mexican-inspired casserole specifically to be a freezer-friendly dinner. (We've even included instructions for baking it straight from the freezer as well as defrosting it first.) So whether you make it for dinner tonight or prep it now for a time-saving freezer meal later, you're guaranteed delicious results. package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% less sodium taco seasoning mix red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz) Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and bell pepper strips. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salsa and corn. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut tortillas in half; place 6 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of beef mixture (about 3 1/2 cups). Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese and remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese. Spray piece of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil sprayed side down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. To Make Ahead:Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake:Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. To bake from freezer (no thawing):Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and bell pepper strips. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in salsa and corn. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut tortillas in half; place 6 tortilla halves in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of beef mixture (about 3 1/2 cups). Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese and remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese. Spray piece of foil large enough to cover baking dish with cooking spray. Cover baking dish with foil sprayed side down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. To Make Ahead:Wrap foil-covered casserole in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake:Thaw overnight or until completely thawed in refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. To bake from freezer (no thawing):Heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until center is hot (165°F) and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving, and serve with sour cream. Use a 13x9-inch foil pan to make ahead and freeze. © 2016 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved Wheaties

BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in both pouches enchilada sauce (from dinner kit), the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), water and chiles; heat until hot.
• In ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Cut tortillas (from dinner kit) in half. Place 6 tortilla halves on beef; spread with 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 cup of the beef mixture and remaining 6 tortilla halves. Top with remaining sour cream, remaining beef mixture and remaining cheese.
• Bake 30 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sour cream, diced red bell pepper and chopped fresh cilantro.

TORTILLA BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain broth from soup, reserving rice mixture (discard broth or refrigerate for another use). Stir rice mixture and picante sauce into beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Place four tortillas on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with half of the beef mixture. Combine cheeses; sprinkle half over the beef. Top with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, onions and/or picante sauce if desired.

BEEF AND BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Spray 13x9 pan with nonstick spray, set aside.
• Brown beef or turkey in large skillet with onion until cooked through, drain if needed.
• Add chili powder, cumin and salt, and 1 cup salsa, stir and heat through.
• In a medium bowl, mash drained and rinsed kidney beans coarsely. Add 1 cup salsa and stir together.
• In 9x13 pan, layer two tortillas on bottom and fill in sides with pieces of a third tortilla until the bottom of pan is completely covered.
• Layer all of the bean/salsa mixture over tortillas and sprinkle with 2/3 cups cheese.
• Repeat another layer of tortillas.
• Spread ground beef or turkey mixture evenly over tortillas.
• Sprinkle with 2/3 cup cheese.
• Layer last of tortillas and spread with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Sprinkle rest of cheese over.
• Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
• Serve with sour cream on top, if desired.
• Enjoy!

BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 300° (not a typo).
• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
• ADd the bell peppers and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, chipotles, beans, and tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro and the lime juice.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, spray both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil spray and spread out over two baking sheets (some overlap is fine).
• Bake until the tortillas are soft and pliable, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the tortillas from the oven and increase oven temperature to 450°.
• Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Layer 6 of the tortillas on top of the filling, overlapping as needed, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of each cheese.
• Repeat to form a second layer.
• Spread the remaining filling in the baking dish.
• Cut the remaining 6 tortillas into quarters, then spread over the top.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of each cheese.
• Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
• Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro before serving.

BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in both pouches enchilada sauce (from dinner kit), the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), water and chiles; heat until hot.
• In ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Cut tortillas (from dinner kit) in half. Place 6 tortilla halves on beef; spread with 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 cup of the beef mixture and remaining 6 tortilla halves. Top with remaining sour cream, remaining beef mixture and remaining cheese.
• Bake 30 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sour cream, diced red bell pepper and chopped fresh cilantro.

SKINNY SLOW-COOKER BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into bottom of slow cooker; spread evenly. In small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup enchilada sauce; set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, poblano chiles and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain if necessary. Stir in remaining enchilada sauce (not the 1/2 cup reserved), the black beans, corn and taco seasoning mix. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Place 1 tortilla in center of slow cooker. Cut 1 tortilla in half; place one half on each side of whole tortilla. Spoon 1 1/3 cups beef mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Top with 2 more tortillas, cutting to fit. Repeat layers 3 more times with beef mixture, tortillas and cheese. Top with reserved 1/2 cup sauce.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Turn slow cooker off; cover and let stand about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serve immediately with toppings.