A classic and hearty “South of the Border” casserole, perfect for a weeknight. This simple dish layers seasoned ground beef, corn, and tortillas in a rich tomato-chili sauce, all topped with melted cheddar cheese.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 1/2 poundsGround Beef
1Onion, chopped
1 large canWhole Kernel Corn, undrained
1 large canTomato Juice
1 dozenCorn Tortillas
2 heaping tbspChili Powder
To TasteSalt
To TasteGarlic Salt
As NeededCheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the corn (with its liquid), tomato juice, chili powder, salt, and garlic salt. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Tear the corn tortillas into pieces.
  5. In the casserole dish, create alternating layers of the meat mixture and the tortilla pieces, ending with the meat mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

Note

The recipe does not specify a baking time or temperature. A common instruction for a similar casserole would be to bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.