5 from 3 votes
Mexican Casserole
Made with flour tortillas, ground beef, and beans, this Mexican Casserole recipe is bursting with flavor in every bite. It's hearty, filling, and easy to make too!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
812 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 10 6- inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
- Add the tomato paste, the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the can of black beans Stir to combine, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 3 minutes.
- In the prepared baking dish, place a single layer of tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the refried beans over the tortillas. Then, spread half of the beef and bean mixture over the refried beans, followed by half of shredded Colby Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process with the other half of the ingredients, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum 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 bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, sliced jalapenos, or chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1845mg
(77%)
Potassium
725mg
(15%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1017IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
501mg
(50%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1845mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 725mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1017IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 501mg | 50% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.