Quick and Easy Mexican Casserole

Dive into the bold and comforting flavors of this Quick and Easy Mexican Casserole, a hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This vibrant recipe layers seasoned ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and fluffy rice, all nestled between strips of soft tortillas and topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a one-dish wonder packed with Tex-Mex charm and customizable with your favorite garnishes like fresh cilantro. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this savory casserole is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

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
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 4 large flour tortillas, cut into strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or a light coating of olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips on the bottom. Spread half of the cooked rice over the tortillas, followed by half of the beef and bean mixture. Top with 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.

Step 6

Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, rice, beef mixture, and 1 cup of cheese.

Step 7

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1719.5 grams (1719.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2551

Total Fat 103.10g	132%
Saturated Fat 46.60g	233%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 6534mg	284%
Total Carbohydrate 317.40g	115%
Dietary Fiber 41.10g	147%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 101.30g	203%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1879mg	145%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 2570mg	55%

*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: 35.7%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 48.8%