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Mexican Casserole

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Mexican Casserole is a layered, oven-baked dish filled with seasoned meat, beans, vegetables, tortillas, and gooey cheese. It’s a comforting, easy-to-make meal that brings all the flavors of tacos or enchiladas into one hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or enchilada sauce
  • 6 corn tortillas or 2 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional: sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and onion until browned and soft. Drain fat.
  3. Add garlic and taco seasoning, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomato or enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Layer half of the tortillas or chips in the baking dish.
  6. Spoon half the meat mixture over the tortillas and top with half the cheese.
  7. Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbly and golden.
  9. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with optional toppings if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken instead of ground meat for a quicker version.
  • Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.
  • Make it vegetarian with lentils or extra beans.
  • Flour tortillas can be used instead of corn.
  • Top with salsa, guacamole, or avocado for serving.

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