Description
Hearty Mexican Casserole blends zesty flavors and comforting textures into one delightful dish. Packed with ground beef, beans, and melted cheese, this quick meal brings authentic southwestern charm to your dinner table, satisfying hungry crowds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounces) can corn, drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
Additional Components:
- 1 (10 ounces) can enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a welcoming environment for the casserole’s transformation.
- In a robust skillet, sauté ground beef and onions until the meat turns a rich, caramel-brown color, approximately 5-7 minutes. Eliminate excess grease for a cleaner texture.
- Infuse the meat with vibrant taco seasoning, then introduce black beans and tomatoes with green chilies. Allow the mixture to meld and simmer briefly.
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a thin, silky layer of enchilada sauce to prevent sticking and add flavor depth.
- Create the first foundation by arranging tortillas across the sauce, slightly overlapping to ensure complete coverage.
- Generously distribute half the seasoned beef mixture over the tortilla base, then shower with a lavish layer of cheese.
- Construct a mirror layer using remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and another cheese cascade.
- Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until the top bubbles and cheese transforms into a golden, tempting blanket.
- Allow a brief cooling period to set the layers, then embellish with dollops of sour cream, scattered black olives, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild or spicy taco seasoning to match personal preference.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or corn to the beef mixture.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour for a gluten-free version that maintains authentic Mexican flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg