This corn tortilla taco casserole recipe is one of my kids’ favorite casseroles.
This layered taco casserole is easy to make and the results are flavorful!
There are a number of ways to incorporate meat, but I kept it simple and made a hamburger taco casserole. You can use precooked ground beef if you have some on hand or you can quickly brown your hamburger and use it in this dish.
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.
This taco rice casserole with tortillas is a delicious way to use up leftover rice. 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. It also added some extra protein
- 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
- 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.
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?
Phyllis says
Thanks for the rapid response, will be making this soon. Love your site and emails.
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!
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.
Swathi says
You make easy and delicious dishes which I didn’t thought about it.
mjskit says
Yes, you are a recipe developer and a good one at that! What a tasty, tasty casserole!
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
I love the sound of this delicious casserole – I’m looking forward to giving it a try!