‘Tex-Mex comfort in a pan’—Just 4 ingredients. I bake it on repeat whenever I need something hearty and fast.

This quick and easy casserole layers seasoned ground beef and salsa between corn tortillas, baked under a blanket of melted cheddar cheese.

4-Ingredient Cheesy Beef Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients:

How To Make 4-Ingredient Cheesy Beef Tortilla Casserole:

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep Beef: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2: Flavor Meat: Stir the 2 cups of salsa into the cooked beef and let it simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 3: First Layer: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the 10 corn tortillas on the bottom. Spread half of the beef-salsa mixture over the tortillas, and then sprinkle half of the 8 ounces of shredded cheese over the top.

Step 4: Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef-salsa mixture, and cheese.

Step 5: Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.

Step 6: Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving, allowing the casserole to set slightly for easier slicing.