- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Meat Mixture:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and cook until onions are softened.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning:
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and taco seasoning mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble Casserole:
- Grease a baking dish. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom, cutting or tearing them as needed to cover the dish.
- Spoon half of the meat and vegetable mixture over the tortillas.
- Spread half of the sour cream over the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle half of each shredded cheese over the sour cream.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Top and Enjoy:
- Garnish with your favorite toppings such as chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, cilantro, salsa, or guacamole.
- Serve Warm:
- Slice and serve the Mexican Casserole warm.
This Mexican Casserole is a crowd-pleaser and can be easily customized based on your preferences. Enjoy your delicious and hearty meal!