Description
This Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tortillas, seasoned meat, beans, corn, and cheese, all baked to gooey perfection. Top with cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream for a delicious meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare filling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper. Add garlic and meat, then season with taco seasoning. Mix in beans, corn, and tomatoes.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- You can swap black beans for pinto beans or add jalapeños for extra heat.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with extra beans or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
