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

Are you craving a hearty and flavorful dish with a Mexican twist? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Mexican-Style Beef Casserole. Packed with the bold flavors of Mexico, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite. With layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and zesty salsa, every bite is a fiesta for your taste buds.

What sets this casserole apart is the perfect combination of traditional Mexican ingredients. The ground beef is seasoned with a blend of savo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix (such as Ortega®)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 6 scallions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • Chop avocado flesh and mash in a bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate guacamole until ready to serve.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning; stir until combined. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread refried beans into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with black beans. Spread ground beef mixture on top of beans. Drizzle tomato sauce over the whole mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more.
  • Top each serving with guacamole, sour cream, and scallions.
  • Nutrition

    467 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 1119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1051mg