Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
This cozy Mexican casserole layers tortillas, a hearty beef-and-bean filling, and melty cheese for a weeknight win.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 20 oz red enchilada sauce
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles do not drain
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, drained
- 10 oz corn tortillas cut into strips or wedges
- 12 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- 0.5 cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Soften onion for 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef. Cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toast spices for 30 seconds.
- Pour in tomatoes, beans, corn, and 12 oz enchilada sauce. Simmer 5–7 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Cut tortillas into strips or wedges for easier layering.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in the dish. Layer tortillas, half the beef mixture, and one-third of the cheese.
- Repeat layers once. Top with remaining tortillas, the last 8 oz sauce, and all remaining cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil. Bake 15 minutes; uncover and bake 10–12 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
Swap the beef for ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken. Prefer green enchilada sauce? Use it and add sliced jalapeños for extra heat. To make ahead, assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add 5–10 minutes to the bake time. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge and reheat well at 350°F.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.