How to Make Mexican Ground Beef Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and comforting dishes, and the Mexican Ground Beef Casserole is no exception. This hearty and satisfying casserole is filled with layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and spicy jalapeños, making it a perfect choice for a fiesta or a cozy family dinner. The combination of savory and spicy flavors in this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you reaching for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • While the beef is cooking, make stuffing. Bring water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in stuffing mix; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Stir both cans of diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce into the beef mixture. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add corn and Cheddar cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted completely, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Spread cornbread stuffing evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 1307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 215mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 355mg