Texas Casserole
Bold, hearty, and packed with Southwestern flavor, Texas Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This crowd-pleaser layers savory ground beef seasoned with taco spices alongside black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant Rotel tomatoes, creating a rich and satisfying base. Topped with creamy sour cream-infused white rice and a blanket of gooey cheddar cheese, every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, and the optional cilantro garnish adds a fresh finishing touch. Whether you're craving a Tex-Mex-inspired dinner or looking for a simple dish to impress, Texas Casserole delivers big on taste and convenience! Keywords: Texas casserole recipe, Southwestern casserole, Tex-Mex comfort food, easy baked casserole, cheesy ground beef dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can Sweet corn, drained
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or a little olive oil.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef evenly.
Add the black beans, corn, and Rotel diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.
Spread half of the rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish to create the bottom layer.
Pour the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the rice layer in the dish.
Spread the remaining rice mixture over the meat layer, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 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 cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.6 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.6 g | 573% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 9815 mg | 427% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.9 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 191.8 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2242 mg | 172% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4000 mg | 85% | |
*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.
