Mexican Casserole (Taste of Home)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 0

Spicy Mexican Casserole recipe with ground beef, refried beans and melted cheddar cheese

by The Chefin Casserole

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

630

Sugar

Fat

38g

Mexican Casseroles are a popular dish in both North and South America that combine the bold flavours of Mexican cuisine with the warmth and comfort of a baked casserole. This recipe uses tortillas, ground beef, refried beans, salsa, corn and cheddar cheese, making it a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks with friends and family. The combination of spices and cheese create a savoury and spicy flavour that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Drain off the grease.
3.	Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Raise the heat and allow the mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4.	Spread the refried beans on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the taco meat mixture.
5.	Spread the salsa over the meat, then layer with the corn and half of the cheddar cheese.
6.	Arrange the tortillas on top of the cheese, followed by the remaining taco meat mixture and the rest of the cheese on top.
7.	Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese on top before taking it out of the oven.

PROS

This Mexican Casserole is a spicy, meaty and cheesy dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

It is quick and easy to make and can be easily customized by adding your favourite ingredients.

CONS

While this dish is tasty, it is high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for those who are trying to lose weight or watch their cholesterol intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, provided by the ground beef and refried beans.
The corn adds fibre and vitamins A and C, while the salsa provides some Vitamin C and antioxidants.
However, the high fat and calorie content may outweigh the benefits for some individuals.

	1 1/2 lbs ground beef
	1 envelope taco seasoning
	3/4 cup water
	1 can refried beans
	1/2 cup salsa
	6 flour , totillas
	2 cups frozen corn , thawed
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese