Skip the taco shells and dig into this Taco Casserole prepared with layers of tender beef, flour tortillas, veggies, and cheese.
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Resting Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
For The Casserole
2tablespoonsolive oil
1smallpoblano pepper,diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
1poundlean ground beef
1teaspoonchili powder,or to taste
½teaspoonground cumin
¾teaspoon salt,or to taste
¼teaspoonfresh ground black pepper,or to taste
2largefresh tomatoes,diced
9ouncesfresh baby spinach
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1cupshredded Monterey jack cheese
butter for dish
4eight-inch flour tortillas
For Serving, Optional
Avocado Slices
Cherry Tomatoes
Tortilla Chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-low heat.
Add the diced poblano and cook for 3 minutes, or until just tender; stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds or until fragrant.
Stir in the beef and season with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook until meat is browned, stirring occasionally to break up the beef, about 6 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in fresh spinach and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
Combine the shredded cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
Coat a 2-quart or 3-quart baking dish with butter.
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with a layer of the meat sauce.
Top with 1 flour tortilla and sprinkle some shredded cheese over the tortilla.
Repeat layers, and top each layer with meat mixture and cheese before adding the next flour tortilla.
Finish off by spreading the remaining meat mixture on top and the remaining cheeses.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes; remove cover and continue to cook for 5 to 8 more minutes or until bubbly.
Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes; garnish with slices of avocado, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla chips, and serve.
Notes
Make Ahead: This casserole can be prepared 1-2 days ahead. Brown the meat and layer the casserole in a baking dish following the recipe. Cover tightly and refrigerate the unbaked casserole and bake as directed whenever you’re ready!
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.