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Easy Mexican Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

This is the best Mexican beef casserole. Is there anything better than a delicious, hearty casserole on a cold winter night? The casserole is the perfect comfort food–it’s packed full of flavor, and it’s easy to make. Plus, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd. So if you’re looking for a dish that will warm you up and satisfy your hunger, this is the recipe for you!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 863kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1.25 ounces dry taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup of water
  • 1/3 cup diced onions
  • 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 4 ounce can green chiles
  • 16 ounce can refried beans
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 15 small tortillas

Optional extras:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Diced jalapeños
  • Diced green onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees and grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Brown the meat in a large saucepan or large skillet. Drain the grease and add the meat back to the pan.
  • Add the taco seasoning and water and mix well.
  • Add the onions, corn, salsa, green chiles, and refried beans and mix well. Cook on medium to medium high heat.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Line the bottom of the baking dish with small tortillas (I used five for each layer).
  • Spoon one-third of the beef mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle one cup of cheese over the beef mixture.
  • Layer five more tortillas, one-third of the beef, and one cup of cheese over the top.
  • Layer once more with five tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cut out a slice and top with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and anything else you would like to add.

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Notes

You should have a total of three layers in this meal.
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container or cover it with some plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g