Fast Hamburger Casserole with a Mexican Twist
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this Fast Hamburger Casserole with a Mexican Twist—a quick, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights! This crowd-pleasing casserole layers savory ground beef, infused with zesty taco seasoning and studded with black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sweet corn, between soft flour tortillas. Topped with melty Mexican blend cheese and customizable garnishes like sour cream, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños, this dish delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a simple yet satisfying comfort food option that’s sure to become a family favorite. Ideal for potlucks or meal prep, this recipe makes six hearty servings and pairs perfectly with a crisp side salad or a vibrant bowl of guacamole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen corn
- 5 Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid), black beans, and frozen corn. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
Place one flour tortilla at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture (about 1/5 of the total) over the tortilla and sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process, alternating tortilla, beef mixture, and cheese, until you’ve used all the tortillas and beef mixture, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
Serve warm with optional sour cream, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
