Mexican Quesadilla Casserole

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An easy, yummy one-pan Mexican-style casserole layered with savory beef, soft tortillas, black beans, veggies, bold spices, and stretchy melted cheese.

Submitted by Melissa mieske
Updated on September 2, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as RO*TEL®)

  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 6 flour tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

  3. Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chopped green chiles into ground beef mixture. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup Cheddar cheese over beef. Layer the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese as above.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and mixture is heated through, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

493 Calories
21g Fat
50g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 493
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1423mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 315mg 24%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 674mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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