Layered Mexican Casserole

Dive into the bold flavors of a crowd-pleasing Layered Mexican Casserole, a hearty, oven-baked dish that's perfect for dinner or a festive gathering. This easy-to-make recipe combines layers of zesty seasoned ground beef, black beans, vibrant tomatoes with green chilies, sweet corn, and gooey melted Mexican blend cheese, all nestled between soft flour tortillas. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this casserole is ready to bake to perfection, delivering a golden, bubbly top layer that'll have your kitchen smelling irresistible. Customize it with optional sour cream and fresh cilantro for a flavorful finishing touch. Whether you're feeding a family or hosting friends, this savory Mexican casserole guarantees comfort food satisfaction in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0 sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 4

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef mixture and stir in the water. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes, until fully combined and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and frozen corn. Mix well and heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

In the prepared baking dish, layer 2 tortillas on the bottom, tearing them if necessary to fit the dish. Spread one-third of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheese on top.

Step 7

Repeat the layers two more times: tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese, ending with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Optionally, top with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2014.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3197.9

Total Fat 170.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 516.1mg	0%
Sodium 6764.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 178.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2325.8mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 3191.7mg	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: 46.7%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 31.5%