Mexican beef casserole is a family dish that everybody loves. The nice thing about it is that it is not only delicious, but also easy to prepare. There are also many variations of the basic Mexican casserole (beef), such as the Mexican hamburger casserole. You can actually make your own variations to the basic recipe according to your taste and ingredients available.
Mexican Beef Casserole with Corn
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef (lean) | 1 pound |
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) | 1/3 cup |
Reduced-sodium black beans, drained | 1 can (15.5 oz.) |
Mexicorn, drained | 1 can (11 oz.) |
Country Crock spread | 2 tbsp. |
Salsa | 1/2 cup |
Fat-free sour cream | 2/3 cup |
Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded | 1/4 cup |
Time & Yield & Calorie
Total Time | 35 minutes |
Yield | 6 |
Calories | 280 |
Direction
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Cook lean ground beef over medium-high heat in a 12-inch non-stick skillet. Stir frequently and cook until beef well done, which takes about five minutes. Then remove skillet from heat and stir in the cilantro.
Combine corn, Country Crock spread and black beans in an 8-inch baking dish. Top it with the beef mixture, then the salsa and the sour cream. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake your Mexican beef casserole for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
The Greatest Mexican Beef Casserole
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef (lean) | 1 lb |
Chopped onion | 1 medium |
Kernel corn, drained | 1 can |
Black beans, rinsed and drained | 1 can |
Taco seasonings mix | 1 package |
Corn tortillas | 8 to 12 pieces |
Non-fat sour cream | 3/4 cup |
Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, drained | 2 cans |
Taco cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded | 1/3 cup |
Sliced jalapeno peppers | To taste |
Time & Yield & Calorie
Total Time | 50 minutes |
Yield | 6 servings |
Calories | 421 |
Direction
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Cook ground beef with onions until brown for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove oil by draining.
Add beans, corn, tomatoes and taco mix. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Spray a 2-quart baking dish (8 x 12 inches) with oil.
Place 4 tortilla pieces at the bottom of the dish.
Spoon some beef mixture over the tortillas then place some sour cream over the beef. Layer the rest of the tortillas and beef mixture alternately.
Bake for about 25 minutes.
Sprinkle the top with cheese and sliced jalapeno peppers.
Replace in oven and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Let Mexican casserole (beef) stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Mexican Ground Beef Tortilla Layer Casserole
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef | 1 1⁄2 lbs |
Onion, chopped | 1 piece |
Green bell pepper, seeded and diced | 1 piece |
Fresh garlic, minced | 1-2 tablespoons |
Jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped (optional) | 1 large piece |
Cumin | 2 -4 teaspoons (to taste) |
Red enchilada sauce | 2 cans (10 oz. each) |
Salt and black pepper | To taste |
Black beans (rinsed, well drained) | 1 can (15 oz.) |
Frozen corn | 2 cups |
Corn tortillas | 9 pieces |
Mexican blend cheese, shredded | 2 cups |
For Toppings | Amount |
Plum tomatoes, finely chopped | 2 pieces each |
Green onion | To taste |
Sour cream | To taste |
Tortilla chips, coarsely crushed | To taste |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 55 minutes |
Yield | 6-8 |
Direction
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
Grease a baking dish (11 x 7-inch).
Using a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeno (optional) until beef is brown. Drain off fat and add one can enchilada sauce, corn, cumin, and black beans.
Allow the mixture to boil. Then reduce heat, simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes and stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper.
Place 3 corn tortillas at the bottom of your baking dish. Cut the edges as needed.
Spread some of the canned enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas.
Add some ground beef mixture and top with some of the shredded cheese.
Make 2 more layers but omit the top cheese layer.
Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce on top.
Cover the dish with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes.
Remove foil then sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
Top Mexican beef casserole with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and crushed tortilla chips.
Mexican Beef Casserole with Beans
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef | 1 pound |
Pinto beans, rinsed and drained | 2 cans (15 to 16 oz. each) |
Tomato sauce | 1 can (8 oz.) |
Mild chunky-style salsa | 1/2 cup |
Chili powder | 1 teaspoon |
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese | 1 cup (4 oz.) |
Time & Yield & Calorie
Total Time | 70 minutes |
Yield | 4 servings |
Calorie | 520 calories |
Direction
Pre-heat your oven to 375°F.
Cook beef in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally until brown, and then drain.
Add beans, salsa, tomato sauce, and chili powder in a baking pan.
Cover with aluminum foil or lid and bake for 40-45 minutes. Stir once or twice before it is hot and bubbly. Remove the cover and sprinkle some cheese on top.
Bake your Mexican beef casserole uncovered for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Mexican Hamburger Casserole
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef (lean) | 2 lbs |
Taco seasoning | 1 package (1-1/4 oz.) |
Water | 1⁄2 cup |
Refried beans | 1 can (16 oz.) |
Shredded cheddar cheese | 2 cups |
Shredded mozzarella cheese | 2 cups |
Onion, chopped | 3⁄4 cup |
Tomatoes, chopped | Optional |
Lettuce, chopped | Optional |
Sour cream | Optional |
Tortilla chips | Optional |
Time & Yield
Total Time | 40 minutes |
Yield | 6-8 |
Direction
Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
Brown ground beef on a skillet. Drain off excess fat. Add half a cup of water and taco seasoning. Cook at low heat until liquid is gone (about 15 minutes).
Spread the cooked meat into 9 x 13 inch greased baking pan. Layer some beans over the meat.
Sprinkle with the cheeses and chopped onion.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Top tortilla chips with Mexican hamburger casserole and sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce, if desired.
Cheesy Mexican Beef Casserole
Ingredient
Ingredient | Amount |
Ground beef | 2 lbs |
Onion, chopped | 1 medium piece |
Cream of mushroom soup | 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) |
Cream of chicken soup | 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) |
Corn tortillas | 8 (6-inch) pieces |
Green chilies, chopped | 1 can (7 oz.) |
Lettuce, shredded (optional) | 3 cups |
Tomato, chopped (optional) | 1 medium |
Sour cream (optional) | To taste |
Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided | 4 cups (16 oz.) |
Time & Yield & Calorie
Total Time | 60 minutes |
Yield | 8 |
Calories | 591 |
Direction
Pre-heat oven at 325°F.
Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring for 7 minutes until brown. Then drain off drippings.
Add onion. Cook until soft. Then add mushroom and chicken soup. Add 1/2 cup of water.
On a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place 4 tortillas that have been torn into pieces. Spread alternate layers of ground meat, chilies and cheese. Repeat to make another layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
If desired, top your cheesy Mexican beef casserole with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.
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