Tex Mex Fiesta Casserole
Bring the flavors of a Tex-Mex fiesta straight to your dinner table with this vibrant and hearty Tex Mex Fiesta Casserole. This easy-to-make casserole layers tender ground beef seasoned with taco spices, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all tucked between soft flour tortillas and finished with a gooey blanket of melted Mexican-blend cheese. A dollop of sour cream adds creaminess to each bite, while optional garnishes like fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños add a pop of color and heat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this 50-minute recipe is a family-favorite that delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite. Whether you're serving it as-is or with a side of chips and guacamole, this casserole promises to be the star of your Tex-Mex menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the beef mixture.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Place one tortilla on top of the beef mixture, trimming edges if necessary to fit the dish.
Spread a layer of sour cream over the tortilla. Add another layer of the beef mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, sour cream, and cheese, finishing with a cheese layer on top.
Cover the 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.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 920 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 599 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.
