Mexican Quesadilla Casserole
This easy, yummy one-pan Mexican-style quesadilla casserole recipe layers beef, soft tortillas, black beans, veggies, bold spices, and melted cheese.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook and stir until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chopped green chiles into ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. Spread 1/2 cup beef mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layering once more with remaining 3 tortillas, beef mixture, and Cheddar cheese.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and mixture is heated through, about 15 minutes. Cool briefly before serving.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)