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Mexican-Casserole-Recipe

Mexican Casserole

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This Mexican Casserole combines layers of seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and melted cheese, making it an easy and flavorful comfort food perfect for quick dinners. You’ll love the fresh toppings and the satisfaction of a homemade meal!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ounces taco seasoning packets (1 ounce each)
  • 20 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained (like Rotel)
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 16 ounces jarred mild salsa
  • 18 yellow corn tortillas, soft
  • 6 cups freshly shredded colby jack cheddar cheese (divided into 3 portions – 2 cups for each layer)
  • 1 cup diced roma tomatoes (for garnish)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • sour cream (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a 5 to 6 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the beef is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain any excess oil.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of water and the taco seasoning packets, mixing for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the drained diced tomatoes, black beans, and half of the jarred salsa, heating until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat.
  5. Spread the remaining salsa in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  6. Layer 6 corn tortilla shells over the salsa.
  7. Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the tortilla layer and sprinkle with 2 cups of shredded cheese.
  8. Repeat the layering with corn tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
  9. Finish with a third layer of corn tortillas, the remaining meat, and cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes, uncovering the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese if desired.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into 12 equal pieces to allow the tortillas to soak up the sauce. Garnish with diced tomatoes and sliced green onions, adding sour cream if desired.

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Notes

For extra flavor, you can customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like jalapeños or avocado.
To save time, you can prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake.
Feel free to swap out the cheese for your favorite varieties or use a mix of cheeses.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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