Mexican Beef Cheese and Bean Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mexican Beef Cheese and Bean Casserole—rich, hearty, and bursting with bold flavors! Layers of tender corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef, black beans, pinto beans, and sweet corn are brought together with tangy diced tomatoes and a zesty taco seasoning blend. Topped with a generous layer of gooey, melted Mexican blend cheese, this baked casserole is the perfect marriage of Tex-Mex flavors in one dish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this simple yet satisfying recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a touch of brightness, and serve warm to wow your family and friends with every cheesy bite! Perfect keywords: Mexican casserole, beef and cheese recipe, easy Tex-Mex dinner, one-pan meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 cup corn kernels, drained (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef evenly.

Step 5

Add the black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Place 4 corn tortillas on the bottom of the greased baking dish, overlapping as necessary.

Step 7

Spread half of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.

Step 8

Repeat the layering process with the remaining 4 tortillas, the rest of the beef and bean mixture, and the final cup of shredded cheese.

Step 9

Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2564.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4020.7

Total Fat 185.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 517.5mg	0%
Sodium 7457.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 215.6g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 2229.8mg	0%
Iron 35.2mg	0%
Potassium 5519.9mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 38.1%