Mexican Casserole

Bring the bold flavors of Mexico to your dinner table with this irresistible Mexican Casserole, a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, green chiles, and sweet corn are nestled between soft flour tortillas, then topped with a gooey, golden layer of melted Mexican cheese blend. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like taco seasoning and tomato sauce, this casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a dollop of sour cream, this comforting casserole delivers a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Plus, it's great for make-ahead meals or storing leftovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 4 ounces chopped green chiles
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 6 small flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is softened.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green chiles, black beans, and corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine and heat through. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of the dish.

Step 6

Place 2 tortillas on top of the beef mixture, overlapping as needed to cover the surface.

Step 7

Spread about 1/3 of the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top.

Step 8

Repeat the layering process two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, cheese.

Step 9

Finish with the remaining shredded cheese as the top layer.

Step 10

Cover the casserole loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes to set before slicing.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2596.1 grams (2596.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4639

Total Fat 297.80g	382%
Saturated Fat 150.80g	754%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 954mg	318%
Sodium 10381mg	451%
Total Carbohydrate 253.90g	92%
Dietary Fiber 42.90g	153%
Total Sugars 30.80g
Protein 253.00g	506%

Vitamin D 103IU	513%
Calcium 4315mg	332%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 3343mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 21.6%