1-First off, get everything ready by cooking your protein whether it’s that 1 pound of ground beef or a plant-based swap and prepping the rice. Start with the rice: mix your 2 cups of cooked white rice with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1 teaspoon salt for a fresh twist. Then, in a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, drain the fat, and stir in 3 tablespoons taco seasoning with 2 tablespoons water to make it extra flavorful.

2-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a deep dish pie plate to avoid any sticking drama. Lay down one 10-inch flour tortilla as your base. Spread 2 tablespoons sour cream on it, add about 1/2 cup of that seasoned rice, a third of the beef (around 1/3 pound), 2 tablespoons salsa, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat this layering two more times, gently pressing each layer down.

3-For the top, place the last tortilla, add another 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons salsa, and the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pop it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until everything’s melted and bubbly. Let it cool a bit before serving maybe with extras like diced tomatoes or guacamole for fun.