Tostada Casserole

Transform your taco night with this hearty and flavor-packed Tostada Casserole! Combining layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and melted cheddar cheese, this dish delivers all the bold flavors of your favorite Mexican-inspired tostadas in a convenient, baked casserole form. Soft tortillas serve as the perfect base for the mouthwatering layers, while toppings like shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and a dollop of tangy sour cream add a refreshing finish. Ready in just 45 minutes and great for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make casserole is a weeknight dinner winner! Perfect for lovers of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe is versatile, customizable, and totally irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 16 ounces refried beans
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), drained
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (for topping)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2 minutes until the beef is well coated with the seasoning. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix the refried beans, drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, and thawed corn until combined.

Step 6

Layer the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 4 tortillas, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.

Step 7

Spread half of the refried bean mixture evenly over the tortillas.

Step 8

Spoon half of the seasoned ground beef over the bean layer.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.

Step 10

Repeat the layers with the remaining 4 tortillas, refried bean mixture, ground beef, and 1 cup of cheese.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 14

Top each serving with shredded lettuce, diced fresh tomatoes, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2735.3 grams (2735.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4146

Total Fat 217.70g	279%
Saturated Fat 103.80g	519%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 623mg	208%
Sodium 10229mg	445%
Total Carbohydrate 361.90g	132%
Dietary Fiber 43.50g	155%
Total Sugars 46.10g
Protein 206.30g	413%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2515mg	193%
Iron 31mg	172%
Potassium 5163mg	110%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 34.2%