MEXICAN CASSEROLE Recipe
This Mexican Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips. Perfect for a comforting family meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can Ranch Style beans
- 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed (amount as desired)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain off excess fat, then add beans, tomatoes, onion, taco seasoning, soup, and water. Simmer until heated through.
- Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Layer crushed tortilla chips, the meat/bean mixture, and cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with additional toppings like sliced jalapenos, olives, or avocado.
- Feel free to use your favorite type of beans or add extra vegetables for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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