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Taco Tuesday Recipes

This recipe makes Taco Tuesday a breeze for busy families. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. Plus, you'll find make-ahead tips to save you time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 556

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 9 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
For the Layers
  • 5 flour tortillas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortilla chips or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped olives or to taste (Optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is almost browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add the diced onion and continue to cook and stir until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Stir the water and taco seasoning mix into the beef and onion mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the flour tortillas in the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the ground beef mixture over the tortillas. Spread half of the corn over the beef layer, then top with one-third of the Cheddar cheese. Crush the tortilla chips over the cheese layer.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with the remaining Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped olives.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 31gFat: 32g

Notes

To make ahead, prepare the ground beef mixture and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble the casserole just before baking.

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