Description
Whip up this Mexican Casserole when comfort calls and hunger strikes, packed with layers of zesty flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance. Spicy, cheesy, and super easy, this dish turns dinner into a fiesta your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 can diced green chiles
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Dairy and Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes until no pink remains.
- Drain fat from the skillet and mix 1 packet taco seasoning into the meat, ensuring even coating.
- Heat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Crush 1 bag of tortilla chips and spread them across the bottom of the dish as your base layer.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly over the crushed tortilla chips.
- Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans and 1 can of corn, then spread them across the meat layer.
- Pour 1 cup of salsa uniformly over the beans and corn.
- Sprinkle ½ cup diced onions and 1 can of green chiles across the salsa.
- Cover the entire casserole with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and looks bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Top with 1 cup of sour cream and garnish with ¼ cup chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make a lighter or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Crush tortilla chips just before layering to keep them crisp and prevent soggy bottom layers.
- Add extra heat by choosing spicy salsa or mixing in diced jalapeños before baking.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortilla chips and verify all seasoning packets are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg