Monterey Ole Mexican Casserole

Get ready to savor the irresistible flavors of Monterey Ole Mexican Casserole, a crowd-pleasing comfort dish that combines bold Mexican-inspired ingredients with a cheesy, layered twist. This easy-to-make casserole features seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and layers of soft flour tortillas and melty Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with creamy sour cream and baked to golden perfection, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive family dinners. With just 15 minutes of prep time and customizable garnishes like fresh cilantro and green onions, this hearty and flavorful casserole is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite for anyone craving a taste of Tex-Mex comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 15-ounce can Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 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 casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, canned black beans, frozen corn, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Place one tortilla at the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture over the tortilla, followed by a generous sprinkling of Monterey Jack cheese (about 1/2 cup). Repeat the layers (tortilla, beef mixture, cheese) until you end with a tortilla on top.

Step 6

Spread sour cream over the top tortilla and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the top.

Step 7

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 8

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2154.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3314.7

Total Fat 190.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 558.6mg	0%
Sodium 10364.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 186.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2327.2mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 3635.6mg	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: 49.9%

Protein: 21.6%

Carbs: 28.4%