Santa Fe Casserole Bake

Dive into bold Southwestern flavor with this irresistible Santa Fe Casserole Bake, a hearty and cheesy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Combining seasoned ground beef, tender black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this casserole is layered with fluffy rice and smothered in a rich enchilada sauce. Topped generously with a melty Mexican blend cheese and optionally garnished with black olives and fresh cilantro, every bite bursts with warmth and spice. It's easy to prepare, ready in under an hour, and serves up a satisfying Tex-Mex experience that's sure to please the entire family.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1.5 cups enchilada sauce
• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

If using, scatter the sliced black olives across the top for added flavor and garnish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro for garnish, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2843.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3490.2

Total Fat 175.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 501.1mg	0%
Sodium 6948.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.1g
Protein 179.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2009.3mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 4579.9mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 36.1%