Description
Mexican Layered Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty salsa, all layered between corn tortillas and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. This vibrant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, impressing friends and family with its bold flavors and colorful presentation. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a meal that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans and salsa; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer ingredients: start with tortillas, then half of the meat mixture, sprinkle with cheese, repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes; remove foil in the last 10 minutes for a bubbly topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg