Craving a fiesta of flavors in every bite? Look no further than this irresistible Mexican Cheesy Beef & Bean Tortilla Bake! Layered with seasoned ground beef, tender beans, sweet corn, zesty tomatoes, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is a symphony of textures and tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ingredients List: Cooking spray 1 pound ground beef ½ cup chopped onion 15 ouncecan tomato sauce 15 ouncecan black beans 14 ounce can diced tomatoes 75 ouncecan whole drained kernel sweet corn 5 ouncecan chopped drained green chiles 2 tspchili powder 1 tspground cumin 1 tspminced garlic ½ tspdried oregano ½ tspred pepper flakes 6 flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Let's Get Cooking! Step 1. Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Step 2. Brown the Beef: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook and stir until the beef is browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Step 3. Simmer the Filling: Stir in the tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and green chiles to the browned beef. Season generously with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Step 4. Layer It Up: Spread approximately half of the beef mixture in the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Arrange 3 tortillas over the beef, overlapping them slightly if needed. Spread another half of the beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese over the beef layer. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese. Step 5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in your preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Step 6. Cool & Enjoy: Let the tortilla bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the layers set and prevents burns.
