Tex Mex Gooey Casserole
Dive into the warm, comforting layers of Tex Mex Gooey Casserole, a hearty and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, zesty Rotel tomatoes, black beans, and sweet corn, all layered with soft corn tortillas and a generous blanket of melted Mexican blend cheese. A creamy layer of sour cream adds a luscious, tangy touch, while optional jalapeño slices bring a kick of heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite and is easy to customize with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro or avocado. Perfect for meal prep or serving up at your next fiesta!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 0.25 cup jalapeño slices (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with oil or cooking spray.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and frozen corn kernels. Let simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Place 4 corn tortillas over the beef mixture, overlapping slightly to cover the entire surface.
Spread half of the sour cream evenly over the tortillas, followed by half of the remaining beef mixture, and then 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
Repeat the layers: tortillas, sour cream, beef mixture, and cheese.
Top with optional jalapeño slices if desired.
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 652 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 605 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.
