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Mexican Casserole Recipe

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This Mexican Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, combined with tortillas and melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it’s baked in the oven to create a flavorful, cheesy casserole that can be customized with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, and jalapeños.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 oz) can corn, drained (optional)
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas (cut into halves or strips)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Jalapeños
  • Sliced olives
  • Shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma. Then, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Season and Mix: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn (if using), diced tomatoes with green chiles, and salsa. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes so the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Layer the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, start by layering half of the tortillas to cover the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and finish by topping with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  5. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden. Let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to help it set.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef to reduce fat content.
  • Using corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas makes this dish gluten-free.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by choosing mild or hot salsa and adding jalapeños as desired.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with additional beans or cooked lentils.

Keywords: Mexican casserole, taco casserole, ground beef casserole, baked Mexican dish, layered casserole

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