Mexican Taco Casserole
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Cuisine: Mexican
This Mexican Taco Casserole is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Layers of seasoned beef, beans, corn, and cheese are baked to perfection creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn kernels, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture followed by a layer of corn tortillas. Repeat with remaining beef mixture and tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot topped with dollops of sour cream and chopped cilantro.