Natasha's Mexican Casserole

Dive into comfort food with Natasha’s Mexican Casserole, a hearty, flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe layers savory ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles, all nestled between soft flour tortillas and topped with melty, golden shredded Mexican cheese. A kick of enchilada sauce ties everything together, creating a dish that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Ready in just one hour, this versatile casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be customized with sour cream, fresh cilantro, or your favorite toppings. Warm, cheesy, and bursting with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, it's a guaranteed family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1.5 cups enchilada sauce
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 6 medium flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving, optional)
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce (about 1/4 cup) to coat the bottom.

Step 6

Place two tortillas on the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping them to cover the base. Spread a layer of the beef mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1/3 of the shredded cheese.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2981.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4969.3

Total Fat 306.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 144.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 893.9mg	0%
Sodium 10761.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 262.2g	0%

Vitamin D 102.6IU	0%
Calcium 4273.9mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 4811.1mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 25.7%