EASY Taco Casserole Recipe | The ULTIMATE Comfort Food | South's Best Recipes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Heat canola oil in a skillet.

Add ground sirloin to the skillet.

Once the beef is almost cooked through, add half of a chopped medium red onion.

When the onions start to soften, add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the beef.

Mix well until the meat is coated and saucy, then add pinto beans and fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices).

Mix everything together and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

Heat 9 corn tortillas in a cast iron skillet or directly on the stove, covering them with a towel to keep warm.

In an 8x8 square baking dish, arrange 3 tortillas at the bottom.

Layer some of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese.

Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a final layer of cheese on top.

Bake in the oven until bubbly and melty, just to warm everything through.

Once out of the oven, top with pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, and remaining chopped red onion.

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