Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican casserole packed with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and gooey cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 small corn tortillas, cut into strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half the tortilla strips at the bottom.
- Layer half the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by half the sour cream and half the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortilla strips, beef mixture, sour cream, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- This casserole freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg