I have been wanting to make a taco casserole using corn tortillas for quite some time, but never saw one that seemed like a good match for my family. And then I remembered that I am a recipe developer and I could just create one. 🙂 This might not look like Corn Tortilla Casseroles that you have had in the past, but it was a huge hit with my family.
This recipe came together very quickly because many of the ingredients were already prepped and sitting in my freezer from my batch cooking day and I had homemade taco seasoning on hand.
I made the rice layer by combining rice, homemade fresh salsa and 2 eggs. The eggs helped hold the rice together and helped the casserole hold its shape when served.
Corn Tortilla Taco Casserole
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Author: Alea
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ½ lb. hamburger
- 1¾ cups cooked (or 15.5 oz. can) pinto beans
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1½ cups salsa
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 10 - 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Directions
- If necessary, brown hamburger.
- Combine hamburger, beans, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, and taco seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, combine rice, salsa, and eggs.
- Brush or spray a casserole dish with olive oil.
- Cut Tortillas into fourths with a pizza cutter or scissors and layer half on the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Spread half of the rice mixture over the tortillas. Layer half of the meat mixture over the rice. Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat mixture.
- Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
I love the sound of this delicious casserole – I’m looking forward to giving it a try!
mjskit says
Yes, you are a recipe developer and a good one at that! What a tasty, tasty casserole!
Swathi says
You make easy and delicious dishes which I didn’t thought about it.
BB says
This sounds great! Can it be made ahead of time and frozen?
Alea Milham says
Yes, you can make it ahead of time and freeze it. On the day I want to serve it I let it thaw in the refrigerator and then bake it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until it is heated all the way through.
Phyllis says
I got your recipe for the Taco Seasoning and it says 2 tsp for 1-lb meat. In this recipe you call for 2 Tbsp. Just want to make sure that is correct.
Alea Milham says
Yes, I add much more taco seasoning to this recipe because it is adding flavor to the beans and tomato sauce as well. I appreciate you checking with me!
Phyllis says
Thanks for the rapid response, will be making this soon. Love your site and emails.
Rkm says
I have only found uncooked corn tortillas in the local stores in my area. Would I need to pre-cook my tortillas for this recipe?