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Delicious layered Mexican casserole with cheese, ground beef, and tortillas.

Mexican Casserole

A cozy and filling casserole that combines ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese, topped with tortilla chips for an easy and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey About 1 pound, or use cooked shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 small Onion, chopped Optional but adds flavor.
  • 1 packet or 2 tbsp Taco seasoning Use store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Corn, drained Can also use frozen corn.
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chiles Or plain diced tomatoes.
  • 1-2 cups Salsa Choose mild or hot depending on preference.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 3-4 cups Crushed tortilla chips or 6 tortillas For layering.
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced jalapenos
  • Avocado
  • Lime

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the meat in a skillet until it is no longer pink. Drain any extra grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion (if using) and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water (about 1/4 cup). Let it simmer for a minute.
  4. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Warm together for 2-3 minutes.
Layering and Baking
  1. In a 9x13 baking dish, add a layer of crushed tortilla chips or tortillas.
  2. Spoon in some of the meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  4. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Notes

To make it crunchy, set aside some chips and cheese for the last 5-10 minutes of baking. If using tortilla chips, they may soften after freezing.