Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
699 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
Description
The Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe begins with browning one pound of ground beef and seasoning it with taco seasoning. Canned chili beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as ROTEL), and crushed tomatoes are added to the cooked beef mixture, combining moisture, mild spice, and savory flavors. Corn tortillas, cut into quarters, are layered in a casserole dish with the meat mixture and shredded cheddar cheese, interspersed to build a layered structure.
Sour cream is spread over the final layer before sprinkling the remaining cheese on top. The casserole is baked at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. The tortillas soften during baking, melding with the savory, mildly spiced meat and tomato mixture. This casserole offers a balanced combination of creamy, cheesy textures and familiar Mexican-inspired flavors without being overly complex.
This dish serves well when paired with tortilla chips and a fresh salad, offering contrasting crunch and freshness to the warm, rich casserole. It can be a convenient meal for casual family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 chili beans canned
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilies canned, brand: ROTEL
- 1 crushed tomatoes 15 oz, canned
- 12-16 corn tortillas cut into quarters
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown meat in large skillet. Drain.
- Add taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomato to the skillet.
- Spray 13x9 casserole dish. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom.
- Pour half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Spread with half the tortillas and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place another layer of tortillas on top. Pour the remainder of the meat mixture over the tortillas, spread the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is nice and bubbly.
- Serve with tortilla chips and a salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 699 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 699kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1107IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 666mg | 67% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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