"Leftover Roast" Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: "Leftover Roast" Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 cup cooked beef or 1 -2 cup pork roast, shredded; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 2 cups chicken broth; 9 corn tortillas; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 -2 cup cooked beef or 1 -2 cup pork roast, shredded
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups chicken broth
9 corn tortillas
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1
Shred cooked meat and remove any bones or fat.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and pepper and saute until tender.
3
Add all ingredients except corn tortillas and cheese. Stir together.
4
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low and boil for one hour, allowing most of the liquid to cook off. Watch and reduce heat if necessary.
5
Preheat oven to 350.
6
Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
7
Place 3 corn tortillas in the bottom of the pan, tearing to fit.
8
Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Spread to cover.
9
Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese.
10
Repeat steps 7-9 two times.
11
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
12
**Can also be refrigerated in the morning and baked later that day. I haven't tried to freeze it yet.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 cup cooked beef or 1 -2 cup pork roast, shredded, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, "Leftover Roast" Mexican 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!

"Leftover Roast" Mexican Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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