Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
• 2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can refried beans, warmed
• 1 c. prepared rice, like Minute Rice
• 1/2 can Mexican blend corn, drained
• 4-5 large flour tortillas
• 8 oz. thick chunky salsa, mild or hot

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a spring form, round cake pan or casserole with cooking spray.
2. Brown ground beef and onion, drain. Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions.
3. Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of the beans on it, top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
4. 2nd layer tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and cheese.
5. 3rd layer tortilla, 1/3 beans ,1/3 meat, cheese.
6. 4th layer tortilla, beans, meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
7. Bake covered with foil for about 40 minutes, uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
8. After baking top with sour cream, diced onion and shredded lettuce if desired.