📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Trust me, don't skip the greasing – it makes serving so much easier!
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Nobody likes a greasy casserole, right?
3. Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. This is where the magic starts to happen.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside. This cheesy beef mixture is going to be the star of our casserole.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and the can of diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel). This creamy mixture will bind everything together and add a lovely tang.
6. Spread a thin layer of the soup mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This prevents the tortillas from sticking and adds a base of flavor.
7. Warm the tortillas slightly, either in the microwave or a dry skillet, to make them more pliable and prevent tearing. This is a pro tip that will save you headaches later!
8. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the ground beef mixture onto each tortilla and roll it up tightly, like you're making a burrito. Don't overstuff them, or they'll be hard to handle.
9. Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in the baking dish, arranging them snugly in a single layer. If they don't quite fit, you can cut them in half.
10. Pour the remaining soup mixture evenly over the tortillas, making sure they are well covered. This ensures every bite is moist and flavorful.
11. Sprinkle the remaining one cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Now it's starting to look like a real casserole!
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through. The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be heavenly!
13. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro. Enjoy the deliciousness!