Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Lay 2 flour tortillas flat in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Trim the edges with a knife or pizza cutter and use these trimmed tortillas as templates to trim the remaining 2 tortillas for the second layer.
• Spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until beef is no longer pink. Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Whisk taco seasoning with water in a small bowl, then pour over beef mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Arrange 2 trimmed tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Spread half of the meat mixture evenly over the tortillas.
• Spread half of the salsa over the meat layer.
• Sprinkle half of the black beans evenly over the salsa.
• Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beans.
• Place the remaining 2 tortillas on top and repeat the layers of meat, salsa, beans, and cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve topped with sour cream and pico de gallo if desired.