Renee's Mexican Casserole

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with Renee's Mexican Casserole, a hearty and flavor-packed dish that's perfect for the whole family! This easy-to-make casserole layers seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and gooey Mexican blend cheese between soft flour tortillas. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a quick yet satisfying option for busy evenings. The bold flavors of taco seasoning and a bubbling cheese topping make every bite irresistible, while optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, tangy sour cream, and sliced black olives add a customizable, vibrant finish. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this comforting Mexican casserole is sure to become a dinnertime favorite. Perfect for those searching for quick, flavorful, and family-friendly casserole recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix
• 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 15 ounces, drained canned corn
• 6 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
• 1 cup (optional) sliced black olives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Place two flour tortillas on the bottom of the dish, tearing them as needed to cover the surface.

Step 6

Spread one-third of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of shredded cheese.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Optional: Garnish with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and sliced black olives before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2655.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4502.6

Total Fat 268.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 616.1mg	0%
Sodium 8578.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 370.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.7g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 202.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2668.3mg	0%
Iron 37.0mg	0%
Potassium 4505.8mg	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: 51.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 31.5%