Mexican Casserole Dinner

Bring bold flavors to your dinner table with this hearty and satisfying Mexican Casserole Dinner! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is layered with soft flour tortillas, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a zesty enchilada sauce, all topped with melted Mexican blend cheese for a comforting, cheesy finish. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing casserole comes together in just 45 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal or potluck favorite. Customize it to your liking with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for a vibrant, tangy garnish. Packed with classic Tex-Mex ingredients and bursting with flavor, this layered casserole is a one-dish wonder that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, drained (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
• 6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 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

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 6

Place 2 tortillas over the sauce, tearing if needed to cover the bottom completely.

Step 7

Spread 1/3 of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 8

Repeat the layers (tortillas, beef mixture, cheese) two more times, finishing with the remaining tortillas and topping with the last of the enchilada sauce and cheese.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 11

Serve the casserole warm, with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2719.5 grams (2719.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3957

Total Fat 216.70g	278%
Saturated Fat 103.30g	517%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.20g
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 9464mg	411%
Total Carbohydrate 319.90g	116%
Dietary Fiber 47.00g	168%
Total Sugars 48.30g
Protein 188.40g	377%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2474mg	190%
Iron 30mg	164%
Potassium 4592mg	98%

*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: 49.0%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 32.1%