Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious Mexican casserole that’s easy to prepare:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (you can also use ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or your choice of protein) over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once the meat is browned and cooked through, drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked meat. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and taco seasoning mix. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Spread half of the mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Spread the sour cream evenly over the cheese layer.
- Add the remaining meat and vegetable mixture on top of the sour cream layer.
- Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top.
- Scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings like chopped green onions, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve your Mexican casserole hot, and enjoy!
This easy Mexican casserole is versatile, so feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients or adjust the spiciness level to your liking. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
