Simple Mexican Casser-Olé

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Simple Mexican Casser-Olé for a quick and easy dinner
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 can black beans , rinsed and drained
1 cup rice , prepared
1 jalapeno , small dice
2 corn on the cob , shucked and corn cut off the cob ( feel free to use canned corn , if necessary )
1 can enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1/4 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon dried cilantro
1/2 lime
4 -6 tortillas , cut into strips
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
sour cream , guacamole , black olives , salsa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
720
Sugar
9g
Fat
43g
This Simple Mexican Casser-Olé is perfect for those nights when you need a hearty and flavorful dinner that doesn’t take all your energy to make. The casserole is filled with ground beef, black beans, rice, and veggies like jalapeño and corn. The enchilada sauce ensures that the casserole is full of flavor and Mexican blend cheese on top adds a creamy and cheesy texture and taste. It’s a perfect dish for any crowd and can be made even better with some sour cream, guacamole, black olives, and salsa on top.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3.Stir in black beans, prepared rice, jalapeño, corn, enchilada sauce, adobo seasoning, red pepper flakes, and dried cilantro. Squeeze lime over top and stir again.
4.Layer half of the tortilla strips onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon half of the beef mixture on top, and sprinkle with 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, beef mixture, and cheese.
5.Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, black olives, and salsa on top if desired.

PROS

This casserole is an easy and satisfying dinner solution for any night of the week.
It’s a great way to get protein and fiber with the added bonus of veggies.
The Mexican blend cheese and enchilada sauce add a nice flavor punch.

CONS

This casserole is not the healthiest option due to its high calorie and fat content.
The canned corn, while convenient, is not as fresh as using fresh corn.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole is high in protein and fiber thanks to the ground beef and black beans. The jalapeño and red pepper flakes may have some metabolism-boosting effects and the corn provides some nutrients such as vitamin C and fiber. The dish can be made healthier by using fresh corn and reducing the amount of cheese used.

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