How to Make Easy Mexican Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy dinner idea that's sure to please the whole family? This Easy Mexican Casserole is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Packed full of flavor and comforting ingredients, it's a flavorful twist on traditional Mexican cuisine.

With layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and loads of gooey cheese, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser and is incredibly simple to put together. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, thi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans; cook until heated through.
  • Spread crushed tortilla chips over the bottom of the baking dish; spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomatoes on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    632 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 1308mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 451mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 926mg