Mexican Party Casserole

Get ready to spice up your next gathering with this flavorful and crowd-pleasing Mexican Party Casserole! Packed with layers of savory ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, hearty black beans, and zesty taco seasoning, this dish combines all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors in one cheesy, satisfying bake. A creamy rice base is topped with a bold beef and vegetable medley, then finished with melty Mexican blend cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and optional black olives for a textural treat. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and ready to delight a table of eight, this casserole is the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, potlucks, or festive occasions. Make it your centerpiece and garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, corn, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until well combined and heated through.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and half of the chopped cilantro. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Spread the rice mixture evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 7

Pour the beef and vegetable mixture over the rice layer, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top, followed by the crushed tortilla chips and sliced black olives (if using).

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 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 the remaining cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3196.2 grams (3196.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4387

Total Fat 232.30g	298%
Saturated Fat 110.10g	551%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 636mg	212%
Sodium 7850mg	341%
Total Carbohydrate 405.20g	147%
Dietary Fiber 55.20g	197%
Total Sugars 52.10g
Protein 197.50g	395%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2627mg	202%
Iron 37mg	207%
Potassium 5675mg	121%

*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: 46.4%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 36.0%