King Ranch Casserole Recipe

Name: King Ranch Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, diced fine, about 1 cup; 1 poblano pepper, diced fine; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup vegetable broth; ½ cup toffuti better than sour cream; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, undrained (see note); 1 cup grated vegan cheese, such as Daiya; 1 lime, juice of, about 1-1/2 tablespoons (optional); 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ½ cup roasted piquino bell peppers or ½ cup red bell peppers from a jar, finely diced; 8 ounces veggie chicken or 8 ounces seitan, sliced and then shredded with your fingers; ¾ cup small white beans, cooked and drained; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional); 10 -12 corn tortillas

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 small onion, diced fine, about 1 cup
1 poblano pepper, diced fine
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup toffuti better than sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, undrained (see note)
1 cup grated vegan cheese, such as Daiya
1 lime, juice of, about 1-1/2 tablespoons (optional)
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup roasted piquino bell peppers or ½ cup red bell peppers from a jar, finely diced
8 ounces veggie chicken or 8 ounces seitan, sliced and then shredded with your fingers
¾ cup small white beans, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
10 -12 corn tortillas

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.
2
Saute onion, poblano pepper and mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute another minute.
4
Transfer to a bowl.
5
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pot, then stir in flour and vegetable broth.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.
7
Add sour cream, tomatoes, and cheese.
8
Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.
9
Add lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
10
Add reserved mushroom mixture.
11
Add remaining ingredients except tortillas.
12
Heat oven to 350F Oil a 9 x 13-inch pan or 2 8 x 8-inch ones.
13
Layer a third of the sauce in pan(s) (about 2 cups), top with half the tortillas, then another third of the sauce, the remaining tortillas and the remaining sauce.
14
Bake for 30 minutes or until hot in the center and bubbly at the edges.

909

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup olive oil, divided, 1 small onion, diced fine, about 1 cup, 1 poblano pepper, diced fine, 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, King Ranch Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

King Ranch Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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