This is a great, tasty Mexican casserole. It's simple to prepare and will beome one of your family's most requested dinners.
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
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a spring form, round cake pan or casserole with cooking spray.
Brown ground beef and onion, drain. Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions.
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.
2nd layer tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and cheese.
3rd layer tortilla, 1/3 beans ,1/3 meat, cheese.
4th layer tortilla, beans, meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
Bake covered with foil for about 40 minutes, uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
After baking top with sour cream, diced onion and shredded lettuce if desired.