Mexican Casserole
Bring the bold flavors of Mexico to your dinner table with this irresistible Mexican Casserole, a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, green chiles, and sweet corn are nestled between soft flour tortillas, then topped with a gooey, golden layer of melted Mexican cheese blend. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like taco seasoning and tomato sauce, this casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a dollop of sour cream, this comforting casserole delivers a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Plus, it's great for make-ahead meals or storing leftovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green chiles, black beans, and corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine and heat through. Remove from heat.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the dish.
Place 2 tortillas on top of the beef mixture, overlapping as needed to cover the surface.
Spread about 1/3 of the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, cheese.
Finish with the remaining shredded cheese as the top layer.
Cover the casserole loosely 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 bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes to set before slicing.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 297.8 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.8 g | 754% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 954 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 10381 mg | 451% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 253.0 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 4315 mg | 332% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 3343 mg | 71% | |
*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.
