Description
A baked, cheesy casserole combining seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and toppings in crispy tortillas. This one-pan dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort, perfect for family meals or game-day snacks.
Ingredients
Ground beef, 1 lb (90% lean or ground turkey)
Dried long-grain or jasmine rice, 1 cup
Diced tomatoes, 1 cup (BPA-free canned)
Canned black beans, 1 cup
Extra-thick or hardshell tortillas, 6
Shredded cheese, 2 cups
Chili powder, 1 tbsp
Cumin, 1 tsp
Tomato sauce, 2 tbsp
Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook rice per package instructions.
Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat. Add diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer 5 minutes.
On each tortilla, layer 1/6 of rice, beef mixture, and black beans. Repeat layers (4 tortillas), ensuring stability.
Top two stacked assemblies with cheese and a thin layer of tomato sauce. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Transfer casserole to a serving dish and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve in individual portions or as a shared dish.
Notes
Use day-old tortillas for sturdier layers.
Spray tortillas with oil during assembly to prevent sticking.
Add toppings like lettuce or avocado post-baking.
For a vegetarian version, replace beef with tofu crumbles.
Freeze assembled unbaked casserole up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg