Eyes of Texas Casserole

Embark on a culinary journey with the Eyes of Texas Casserole, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that celebrates bold Tex-Mex flavors. This easy-to-make casserole layers seasoned ground beef, black beans, and a zesty tomato mixture between soft corn tortillas, topped with a gooey blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Enhanced by fragrant spices like chili powder and cumin, and optionally garnished with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices for a spicy kick, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Ready in just 45 minutes, this irresistible casserole will delight your taste buds with every cheesy, savory bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 93/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Begin assembling the casserole by layering 4 corn tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping as necessary.

Step 6

Spread half of the beef and bean mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Step 7

Add another layer of 4 corn tortillas, followed by the remaining beef and bean mixture. Finish by sprinkling the remaining cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.

Step 8

If desired, scatter jalapeño slices over the cheese layer for extra heat.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Step 11

Slice into portions and enjoy the bold, comforting flavors of Texas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(8193.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8627.7

Total Fat 221.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 663.3mg	0%
Sodium 4620.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1155.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 397.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.0g
Protein 554.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 5051.6mg	0%
Iron 120.9mg	0%
Potassium 17554.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 52.3%