tex-mex Casserole


Tex Mex casserole, loaded with all the flavors you love from Tex-Mex cuisine, and a breeze to put together. To get started, you’ll need 12 corn tortillas, 2 pounds of ground beef, 1 large onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 4 tablespoons of taco seasoning, 1 can of black beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, fresh cilantro, sour cream, Monterey jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and melted butter.


First, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Then, brown your ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the beef is almost cooked throughout, drain off any excess fat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it’s soft and translucent. Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. Add the taco seasoning and stir well, letting it simmer on low heat until the beef is fully cooked.


Remove the skillet from heat and add the drained and rinsed black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and fresh cilantro. Stir everything together until it’s well combined.

tex-mex Casserole


PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
Oven temperature: 350°F
SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients:


12 corn tortillas

2 pounds ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

4 cloves of garlic, minced

4 tablespoons of taco seasoning

1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

16 ounce sour cream

16 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded

16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:


  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat brown meat until almost cooked throughout, drain off any extra fat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent and soft, add garlic cooking for just a few minutes, add taco seasoning and simmer on low until meat is cooked throughout, mixing well. Remove from heat, add black beans, tomatoes with green chilies, and cilantro stir together until combined.
  • To assemble, very lightly coat both sides of the tortillas with melted butter and set aside. Begin with lining the bottom of a large baking dish with six tortillas. Next, spoon half the Tex-Mex mixture on top the tortillas, sprinkle with half of the Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, top with the remaining Tex-Mex mixture, cover with the sour cream, layer with the remaining six tortillas, and then top with remaining Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbling throughout and the cheese has melted. Cool slightly and serve. Enjoy!

To assemble the casserole, lightly coat both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Use six of the tortillas to line the bottom of a large baking dish. Spoon half of the Tex-Mex mixture on top of the tortillas and sprinkle half of the shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheese on top. Add the remaining Tex-Mex mixture on top of the cheese, followed by a layer of sour cream. Top with the remaining six tortillas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.


Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.


This easy Tex Mex casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. The combination of beef, black beans, and cheese, along with the zesty flavors of taco seasoning, make for a flavorful and hearty meal. Give it a try and enjoy!


RECIPE FOR: TACO SEASONING