Description
This Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe is a delicious, comforting dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners, it combines bold Mexican flavors with a creamy texture and crispy tortilla crunch, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can Ranch Style beans
- 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup water
- 1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked, then drain off any fat. Add in the Ranch Style beans, Ro-tel tomatoes, chopped onion, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and water. Stir well and simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Next, layer half of the beef and bean mixture over the chips, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat the layering with the remaining chips, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to set. Serve topped with sour cream and salsa for added creaminess and zest.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option and less grease.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add chopped jalapeños or use spicy Ro-tel tomatoes.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans.
- Crush tortilla chips just enough to create a base, but not into powder for texture.
- If you don’t have cream of chicken soup, a homemade white sauce or cream of mushroom soup can be used.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead: assemble and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
