Description
Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings together layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy cheeses, and soft tortillas, all baked to perfection. This hearty dish is not only satisfying but also incredibly simple to prepare, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. With its mouthwatering aroma and rich flavors, this casserole will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until the beef is cooked through.
- In a baking dish, layer tortillas at the bottom, slightly overlapping them.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by half of the salsa and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers: tortillas, remaining beef mixture, salsa, and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg