Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained; 1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 10.5 oz ground beef; 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 (13.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips; 4 oz coarsely grated Cheddar cheese; 4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves picked

Servings: persons

1 (28 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
10.5 oz ground beef
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp dried oregano
1 (13.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips
4 oz coarsely grated Cheddar cheese
4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves picked

1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sweat onion, stirring, for 5 mins, or until soft. Increase heat to high and add beef. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins, or until browned, breaking up lumps with a spoon. Stir in garlic, spices and oregano. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, beans and 3/4 cup water. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 mins, or until thickened slightly. Season to taste.
2
Preheat broiler. Arrange tortilla chips over beef and sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 3 mins, or until cheese melts and bubbles.
3
Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.

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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: 1 (28 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained, 1 None Spanish onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole 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.

Mexican Casserole

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