Tex Mex Fiesta Bake
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Tex Mex Fiesta Bake! This crowd-pleasing casserole combines layers of bold Tex-Mex flavors, featuring seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies. It’s all folded together with fluffy rice and creamy sour cream, then topped with a gooey Mexican cheese blend for the ultimate baked perfection. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-dish wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and pair with crunchy tortilla chips for a festive touch. Bursting with flavor, this cheesy, comforting bake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, drained (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar), undrained
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 bag tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Mix in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until well combined.
Stir in the cooked rice and remove the skillet from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend. Add the beef and rice mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite sides, and enjoy your Tex Mex Fiesta Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 764 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 588 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.
