Texas Casserole

Bold, hearty, and packed with Southwestern flavor, Texas Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This crowd-pleaser layers savory ground beef seasoned with taco spices alongside black beans, sweet corn, and vibrant Rotel tomatoes, creating a rich and satisfying base. Topped with creamy sour cream-infused white rice and a blanket of gooey cheddar cheese, every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make casserole is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, and the optional cilantro garnish adds a fresh finishing touch. Whether you're craving a Tex-Mex-inspired dinner or looking for a simple dish to impress, Texas Casserole delivers big on taste and convenience! Keywords: Texas casserole recipe, Southwestern casserole, Tex-Mex comfort food, easy baked casserole, cheesy ground beef dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can Sweet corn, drained
• 1 10-ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or a little olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef evenly.

Step 6

Add the black beans, corn, and Rotel diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.

Step 8

Spread half of the rice mixture into the prepared casserole dish to create the bottom layer.

Step 9

Pour the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the rice layer in the dish.

Step 10

Spread the remaining rice mixture over the meat layer, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 12

Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 14

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2528.7 grams (2528.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3789

Total Fat 220.60g	283%
Saturated Fat 114.60g	573%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 658mg	219%
Sodium 9815mg	427%
Total Carbohydrate 294.70g	107%
Dietary Fiber 43.90g	157%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 191.80g	384%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2242mg	172%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 4000mg	85%

*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: 50.5%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 30.0%