How to make a budget-friendly meal | Beef Tortilla Casserole Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a healthier protein source, while canned beans save on prep time.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while corn is often cheaper.

Brown 800 grams of ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Tex-Mex or taco seasoning, and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

Remove the pan from heat and set aside.

Place a tortilla shell on a flat surface.

Add about 2 tablespoons of salsa on the tortilla.

Add about 3 tablespoons of the beef filling.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of black beans to the filling.

Add a good amount of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Wrap the tortilla tightly.

Spread a thin layer of salsa in a baking tray or ceramic baking dish.

Place the rolled tortillas on top of the salsa in the dish.

Add more salsa on top of the rolls.

Sprinkle more cheese on top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

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