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Easy Taco Casserole

Bring the warmth of a summer fiesta to the dinner table, regardless of the temperatures outside, with this classic casserole featuring fire-roasted tomatoes. We recommend serving with bowls of additional toppings including sliced olives, sour cream, jalapeños, and avocados.

Ingredients :

    • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
    • 1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin
    • 1 medium-size red onion, diced, divided
    • 1 (1-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
    • 1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
    • 9 (8-inch) corn tortillas
    • 12 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
    • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
    • 1/2 cup pico de gallo

Direction :

Cook beef:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over high. Add beef; cook, stirring often, until browned, 6 minutes.
  • Add half of onion to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 minutes.

Add seasoning:

  • Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to skillet, stirring to coat the meat. Add beans and tomatoes; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring often, until slightly reduced, 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Heat tortillas:

  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over high, 15 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate; cover with a towel to keep warm.

Build casserole:

  • Place 3 tortillas in an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Top with 2 cups of the beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times.

Bake casserole:

  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Top with lettuce, pico de gallo, and remaining onion.

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