Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, chiles, cheese, and corn make our Easy Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Tortillas a winner any night of the week. It’s easy to make ahead of time and big enough for leftovers or a party!
Best Mexican Recipes with Ground Beef
I just love Mexican recipes with ground beef. They make for easy and tasty weeknight meals my family enjoys. This Mexican corn casserole recipe is one of my favorite dinners to make of all time. It’s easy to make in a pinch, budget-friendly, and uses simple ingredients, like beef prepared with taco seasoning and corn. It’s deeply flavorful and perfect for meal planning. This easy Mexican casserole recipe is a fun way to spice up your taco night! Another one of my family’s favorite ground beef meatballs is my Instant Pot Meatballs. They are the juiciest meatballs you will ever make!
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Ingredients
ground beef 80/20 blend cooked and drainedtaco seasoning packetwatergreen onions choppedcorn kernels thawed from frozen, or freshly cookedsalsa your choice of salsa; I use medium heatcorn tortillas you can also use flour tortillas if preferredhatch chiles enchilada sauceMexican blend cheese shreddedchopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)
How to Make Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef
Gluten-Free Mexican Casserole Instructions
It’s easy to keep this taco bake with tortillas gluten-free - just double-check your ingredients!
Use gluten-free taco seasoning (for example, McCormick brand).Stick to corn tortillas; they naturally contain no gluten.Make sure you’re using gluten-free enchilada sauce (Old El Paso brand works).
Make-Ahead Ground Beef Casserole Instructions
This is an easy Mexican casserole recipe to prepare ahead of time. Cook up your beef, then store it in the refrigerate for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to make the Mexican ground beef casserole, follow the steps to assemble it in the baking dish, then pop it in the oven and you’re good to go!
Mexican Taco Toppings
Green onionsJalapenosSour creamGuacamoleCilantro
We top our taco casserole recipe off with green onions, but there is so much more you can add. All of your favorite Mexican flavors are delicious on top of this dish! I like to add sour cream and jalapenos to mine. Other fun additions are black beans added to the ground beef mixture or jalapenos mixed right in. Have fun adding your favorite taco ingredients to really make this easy meal your own.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat this easy Mexican casserole recipe in the oven or in the microwave.
Ground Beef Casserole Recipes Tips
You can use frozen corn kernels to make Mexican ground beef casserole, or follow this guide on How to Grill Corn in Foil for the perfect corn to use.Don’t stir the beef too much when browning it. Break it up as it cooks, but give it time to stick to the pan and brown first.
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