It’s always great to discover new easy dinner recipes and this Mexican casserole is both simple to make and really delicious. It’s made with ground beef, beans, tortilla chips, tomatoes, onion, cheese, taco seasoning, and chicken soup.
It’s incredibly straightforward to make. You need to brown the meat, make a sauce for it, and then layer it in a baking dish with tortilla chips and cheese, and bake until golden brown and bubbling. This isn’t a spicy casserole but if you want it spicier you can be as generous as you wish with hot sauce, chili powder or sliced chilies.
This casserole can be served just as it is, or perhaps you have a favorite side dish you can have with it, such as a salad, corn on the cob or steamed or grilled vegetables. You might even want to make a double batch, since this casserole freezes well and you’ll definitely want it again!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
This delicious casserole is really easy to make and the flavors are wonderful. It’s rich, hearty and full of south of the border ingredients everyone’s going to love.
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How to Serve It
Serve this Mexican casserole hot with salsa and sour cream. Cilantro, jalapeno slices, guacamole, or diced avocado are also good to pair with it.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and warm it back up later if you want. You can also assemble it ahead, refrigerate it and bake later.
Storage Instructions
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the casserole for up to 3 months.
Variations and Substitutions
Use another kind of cheese if you wish. Colby, monterey jack or a blend of Mexican cheeses would all work well. Throw in more veggies too, perhaps corn, zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers. If you want a vegetarian version, omit the beef and instead use more beans and vegetables.
Mexican Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10- ounce bag tortilla chips crushed
- 1 can ranch style beans
- 1 chopped small onion
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup water
- Salsa and sour cream to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Brown the beef in a skillet and drain off the excess fat.
- Stir in the tomatoes, beans, onion, soup, water, and taco seasoning.
- Simmer until everything is hot.
- Put a layer of crushed tortilla chips in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the meat mixture on top.
- then half the cheese
- repeat these layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbling.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes and then serve with salsa and sour cream.
