Tasty Taco Casserole

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.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of salted butter.

Add 1 medium diced onion and cook until softened and browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Add 1 1/2 - 2 pounds of ground beef to the skillet.

Add 7 ounces of green chilies, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of salt to the beef.

Stir and break up the hamburger, cooking for about 6-8 minutes.

In a separate skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and brown 12 tortillas, flipping them after about a minute.

Cut the browned tortillas in half and place them into the 9x13 pan.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tortillas.

Spoon half of the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese layer.

Layer 1 (14 ounce) can of drained black beans on top of the beef mixture.

Spoon 1 cup of jarred salsa on top of the black beans.

Layer 6-8 more brown tortillas on top of the salsa layer.

Sprinkle the remaining ground beef mixture on top of the tortillas.

Sprinkle 2 cups of corn on top of the ground beef.

Top with the remaining cup of salsa.

Top the casserole with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and brown.

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