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A close-up of a layered Taco Tuesday recipe casserole with ground beef, cheese, corn, and tomatoes.

Why Everyone Loves This Taco Tuesday Recipe (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

This recipe is a crowd-pleaser for Taco Tuesday, offering a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy Mexican night. It includes tips for making ahead, making weeknight dinners easier and more enjoyable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 556
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 9 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
For the Taco Assembly
  • 5 flour tortillas
  • 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortilla chips, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, or to taste Optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped olives, or to taste Optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes more.
  3. Mix water and taco seasoning into beef mixture; simmer until water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  4. Line the prepared baking dish with tortillas and top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the corn over the beef layer and top with 1/3 of the Cheddar cheese. Crush tortilla chips over cheese layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 31gFat: 32g

Notes

This recipe can be prepared ahead of time. Assemble the layers and refrigerate before baking. For a make-ahead tip, you can also cook the ground beef mixture and store it separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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