Mexican Casserole for Gavin

Satisfy your cravings for bold, zesty flavors with this irresistible Mexican Casserole for Gavin! This layered masterpiece combines tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a kick of diced tomatoes and green chilies, all perfectly seasoned with taco spices. Baked with melty Mexican blend cheese and soft flour tortillas, this crowd-pleasing casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in under an hour, it’s delightfully simple to assemble and can be topped with creamy sour cream and fresh cilantro for an authentic finishing touch. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, this one-dish wonder will become a household favorite in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 6 medium flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup 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).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and frozen corn. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Layer 2 tortillas over the beef mixture. (It’s okay if they overlap slightly.)

Step 8

Spread a third of the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by a third of the shredded cheese.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process with tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese two more times, ending with a top layer of cheese.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 13

Serve topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2380.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3724.6

Total Fat 223.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 616.1mg	0%
Sodium 8185.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.0g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 187.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2603.1mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 3876.1mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 28.5%