Fiesta Mexicana Recipe

Name: Fiesta Mexicana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup red onion, minced; ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix; 8 ounces corn, drained; 8 ounces black beans, drained; ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¾ cup water; 12 jalapeno pepper, chopped for topping (optional); 1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for dipping if desired

Servings: persons

2 lbs Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes
1 12 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup red onion, minced
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
8 ounces corn, drained
8 ounces black beans, drained
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup water
12 jalapeno pepper, chopped for topping (optional)
1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips, for dipping if desired

1
Brown the chopmeat and drain.
2
Mince the garlic cloves and red onion and set aside.
3
Chop the red pepper and add to the chopmeat along with the garlic and red onion to saute for a few minutes.
4
Add the packet of taco seasoning with 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Mix in the corn and black beans into the pan.
6
Put mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with Simply Mashed Potatoes and bake for 30 minutes @ 350 degrees.
7
Take it out when slightly bubbly and sprinkle 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the top.
8
Bake until cheese is melted.
9
If desired top with sliced jalapenos and serve with tortilla chips.
10
Enjoy!

630

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, 1 12 lbs ground beef, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ¼ cup red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Mexicana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Mexicana

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Variations & substitutions

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