Mexican Style Beef Casserole
Dive into the rich, bold flavors of this Mexican Style Beef Casserole—a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Layers of tender flour tortillas, savory seasoned ground beef, zesty Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and a medley of sautéed vegetables are topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food. Bursting with spices from a classic taco seasoning blend and complemented by sweet corn and optional fresh cilantro, this casserole hits every note of satisfying flavor. Simple to assemble with just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-dish wonder is baked to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it with a side of sour cream, guacamole, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef and vegetables. Mix well.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and corn to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
Place 2 flour tortillas on the bottom of the casserole dish, overlapping if necessary.
Spoon one-third of the beef and vegetable mixture over the tortillas, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 973 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*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.
