Description
Mexican casserole is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the fiesta to your table. With layers of seasoned ground beef, crispy tortilla chips, black beans, and melty cheese, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The delightful combination of spices and fresh herbs will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and Cheddar blend)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, cumin, and chili powder; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In an oven-safe baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, half of the meat mixture, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg