quesadilla casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kathy Sandoz
Jasper, TX

This is from McCormick. Really good! I learned I have to make a double recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For quesadilla casserole

  • 2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 lb
    gr. beef
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 can
    tomato sauce (8 oz cans)
  • 1 can
    black beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can
    whole kernel corn, undrained
  • 1 can
    chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 6
    8 inch flour tortillas
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make quesadilla casserole

  • 1
    Brown gr. beef and onion in a large skillet over med-high heat; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn green chilies; mix well. Stir in all spices except red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste, if desired.
  • 2
    Spread 1/2 c. beef mixture on bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
  • 3
    Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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