Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 lbs

ground beef

browned

2.25 unit

taco seasoning

16 ounce

refried beans

14.5 ounce

diced tomatoes

10 unit

flour tortillas

soft taco-size

4 ounce

corn taco shells

cooked and crushed

24 ounce

salsa

mild

3 cups

frozen corn kernels

4 cups

shredded monterey jack cheese

1 cup

green onion

chopped

0.25 cup

banana pepper

chopped

0.5 cup

sour cream

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~2 min

Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add taco seasoning to the cooked ground beef according to package directions (omit water).

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in diced tomatoes and refried beans.

Step 5
~2 min

Mix well until combined.

Step 6
~2 min

In a 13x9 inch baking pan, spread a layer of about 1-2 cups of the beef mixture on the bottom.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~2 min

Drizzle 1/4 of the salsa over the beef mixture.

Step 8
~2 min

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa.

Step 9
~2 min

Scatter 1 cup of frozen corn kernels over the cheese.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle 1/3 of the chopped green onions over the corn.

Step 11
~2 min

Scatter 1/4 of the chopped banana peppers over the onions.

Step 12
~2 min

Sprinkle 1/4 of the crushed taco shells over the peppers.

Step 13
~2 min

Place 2.5 flour tortillas on top of the layered ingredients, covering the pan.

Step 14
~2 min

Repeat the layering process, starting with the beef mixture, and continue layering ingredients as before.

Key Technique: Layering
Step 15
~2 min

Create two more layers, ending with flour tortillas on the top layer.

Step 16
~2 min

On the final tortilla layer, spread the remaining salsa, crushed taco shells, peppers, and cheese.

Step 17
~2 min

Place the baking pan on a cookie sheet to catch any spills.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 18
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 19
~2 min

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 20
~2 min

Slice into squares and serve with sour cream and extra salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of black beans for extra protein and fiber.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred level of spice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of guacamole and tortilla chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Guacamole
Tortilla Chips
Mexican Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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