Layered Fiesta Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Fiesta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small fresh green pepper; 1 small fresh red pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup salsa (heat of your liking); 12 -15 small fresh tomatoes, chopped; 2 ears fresh corn, removed from cob (or 1 can corn); 1 large pitted olive, canned, sliced in half; 3 -4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 12 small flour tortillas; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 small fresh green pepper
1 small fresh red pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup salsa (heat of your liking)
12 -15 small fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 ears fresh corn, removed from cob (or 1 can corn)
1 large pitted olive, canned, sliced in half
3 -4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
12 small flour tortillas
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Brown meat,drain.
3
Saute peppers,onions and garlic.
4
Add salsa, tomatoes, corn and olives, salt and pepper to taste, simmer for about 5 minutes.
5
Using a 13x9 glass dish spray with pam and spread one cup of meat mixture around bottom of dish.
6
Cover bottom completely with 1/2 the tortillas, spread 1/2 meat mixture over tortillas, then 1/2 the cheese.
7
Repeat layers tortillas-meat mixture leaving off the cheese.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and bottom is starting to brown.
9
Take out of oven and top with remaining cheese, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

1362

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 small fresh green pepper, 1 small fresh red pepper, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Layered Fiesta Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Fiesta Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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