How to Make Hungry Dad's Mexican-Inspired Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal that will satisfy the whole family, look no further than Hungry Dad's Mexican-Inspired Casserole. This hearty and flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser, featuring layers of tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and zesty salsa. Whether you're a busy parent trying to whip up a quick dinner or a college student craving some comfort food, this casserole is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 (8 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 (7 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 ½ cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
  • aluminum foil
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, picante sauce, and taco seasoning. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread flour tortillas in the prepared baking dish, overlapping to cover the bottom and sides. Spread beef mixture over tortillas, and sprinkle with 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup pepper Jack cheese, and 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and discard foil. Sprinkle remaining Monterey Jack cheese, pepper Jack cheese, and crushed tortilla chips on top. Place back in the oven and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and cilantro and serve with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    653 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 1524mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 478mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 481mg