Taco Squares Casserole
This taco squares casserole dish is like a Southwestern version of lasagna. Layers of beef, tortillas, and cheese come together to form cheesy goodness. Plus, it's a pretty quick meal to put together, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal!
Servings 15 servings
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Add the ground beef to a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Break into small pieces, then add the onion and salt. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft, 8-10 minutes.
- Once the meat is cooked, with the skillet still over medium heat add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir and cook for 1 minute and add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes on low. After 5 minutes, sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- If a gas stove is available, char the tortillas. Turn a burner on low and set a tortilla on for 30 seconds until slightly blackened. Then flip, repeat, and then remove from the flame. Charing is simply an optional step. If not available, move on to the assembly.
- In the prepared baking dish, add ½ cup of the meat mixture and spread it over the dish. Add 6 tortilla shells, slightly overlapping and covering the bottom of the baking dish. Add half of the meat mixture and spread evenly. Then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Repeat one time with the remaining tortilla shells, meat mixture, and cheese. At this point, the casserole can be covered with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for one day before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, 30-40 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven, cut into squares, and serve with favorite taco toppings!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 197kcal
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