Layered Taco Casserole
Easy to assemle and delicious flavored, this simple Layered taco Casserole will quickly become a house favorite.
Ingredients
For the Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Layered Taco Casserole:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2/3 C water
- 1 can mild enchilada sauce (10 oz)
- 1 can refried beans (15 oz)
- 2 C shredded Mexican cheese blend
- cooking spray
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 15 thick flour tortillas
Instructions
- Mix together the taco seasoning and set aside. In a nonstick skillet heat the canola oil over medium heat. One at a time cook the tortillas in the oil until they get nice and golden on the one side (about thirty seconds to one minute.) Flip the tortillas and cook on the other side until they bubble and puff up. Place on a paper towel lined plate and continue cooking the rest of the tortillas. Once all of the tortillas have been cooked, add the ground beef to the same pan and brown over medium heat. When the ground beef is brown add in the water and taco seasoning. Mix well and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. About five minutes. Turn off the heat and set the pan aside. Spray a 9"x11" casserole dish (or similar size) with cooking spray. Cut the tortillas in half and assemble four halves on the bottom of the casserole dish. You can tear an additional tortilla if you need to to fill any large open areas in the dish. Spread half of the refried beans on top of the tortillas. Then sprinkle with half of the ground beef. Spreading evenly as you go. Spoon over 1/3 of the can of enchilada sauce. Then sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat these steps for the second layer. Tortillas, beans, beef, enchilada sauce, cheese. Top the last layer with the remaining tortillas, the last 1/3 of enchilada sauce and the last 1/3 of shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. (You may need to bake for more if you refridgerated it first before baking, an additonal 10 minutes.) Top the casserole with any topping you would like. We love shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green onion and sour cream.