South of the Border Casserole

Dive into the bold, comforting flavors of this South of the Border Casserole—a hearty, family-friendly dish that brings the zest of Tex-Mex to your table. Layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles are nestled between soft tortillas and topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make casserole comes together in just under an hour and delivers a satisfying combination of savory, slightly spicy, and cheesy goodness in every bite. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible finishing touch. Ideal for potlucks, meal prep, or a cozy dinner, this taco-inspired recipe is guaranteed to become a regular in your rotation. Keywords: South of the Border Casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, layered taco casserole, easy family dinner recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel), undrained
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, frozen corn, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom.

Step 7

Cut the tortillas in half and layer them over the beef mixture, covering as much surface area as possible. It’s okay if they overlap slightly.

Step 8

Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese over the tortillas, then layer with more beef mixture. Repeat the layers (tortillas, cheese, beef mixture) two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1784.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3187.7

Total Fat 187.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 581.1mg	0%
Sodium 4800.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 170.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2137.5mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3219.3mg	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: 21.0%

Carbs: 26.8%