Mexican Casserole for Gavin

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 16

Hearty Mexican Casserole for a Delicious Meal

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

678

Sugar

Fat

45g

The Mexican Casserole is a popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting and filling meal. It is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to customize with different ingredients or levels of spice based on personal preference. This recipe for Gavin's Mexican Casserole adds a unique twist to the traditional dish by incorporating ranch-style beans and Doritos, giving it a satisfying crunch and a delicious burst of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion together over medium heat until the beef is browned.
3.	Add the cans of ranch-style beans (with juice), can of rotel, and can of cream of chicken soup to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the meat and onion.
4.	Crush the bag of plain Doritos to form bite-size pieces and layer them on the bottom of a casserole dish.
5.	Pour the beef and bean mixture over the layer of Doritos in the casserole dish, smoothing it out evenly across the top.
6.	Cut the Velveeta cheese into small cubes and sprinkle them evenly over the beef and bean mixture.
7.	Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

The Mexican Casserole is a hearty and filling meal that is delicious and easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy families.

The combination of beef, beans, cheese, and spices makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please.

CONS

As with most casseroles, this dish is high in calories, fat, and sodium, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, the meat in this recipe can be substituted with a plant-based alternative for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this casserole is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein from the beef and beans, as well as calcium and vitamin D from the Velveeta cheese.
The spices in the recipe, such as salt and pepper, can also aid in digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

	2 lbs ground beef
	1 onion , chopped
	2 cans ranch style beans ( with juice )
	1 bag plain Doritos ( plain or cheese )
	1/2 lb Velveeta cheese
	1 can rotel ( your choice on how spicey )
	1 can cream of chicken soup
	salt and pepper