Tijuana Train Wreck
Get ready for a bold burst of Tex-Mex flavor with the Tijuana Train Wreck, a hearty, cheesy casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd. This layered masterpiece combines seasoned ground beef, vibrant veggies, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and creamy melted cheese, all baked to perfection over a crunchy tortilla chip base. With a creamy touch of softened cream cheese and the zesty kick of taco seasoning, every forkful is an explosion of flavors and textures. It’s topped off with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and spicy jalapeños for maximum flavor impact. Ready in under an hour, this one-dish wonder is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Whether you're hosting game night or just craving a filling family meal, the Tijuana Train Wreck delivers deliciously every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend) taco seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 cups (approximately 1 large bag) tortilla chips
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (for topping)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
Stir in the black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes (including their juices), frozen corn, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Lower the heat to medium and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the mixture.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large oven-safe dish, create a base layer with half of the tortilla chips. Spoon half of the skillet mixture over the chips, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining tortilla chips, skillet mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, dollops of sour cream, and sliced jalapeños as desired.
Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
20934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1325.8 g | 1700% | |
| Saturated Fat | 279.5 g | 1398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 524.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 854 mg | 285% | |
| Sodium | 24619 mg | 1070% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2010.3 g | 731% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 172.2 g | 615% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 384.8 g | 770% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6711 mg | 516% | |
| Iron | 59.4 mg | 330% | |
| Potassium | 8559 mg | 182% | |
*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.
