Cheesy Tex-Mex Layered Beef Tortilla Bake
A comforting, layered Tex-Mex bake featuring seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, and a melted blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Layer corn tortillas at the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping.
- Spread one-third of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle a layer of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Repeat the layers of tortillas, beef, and cheese two more times, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.