Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package corn muffin mix; 1 lb ground beef; 12 medium onion, diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional); 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 15 ounces diced tomatoes (you'll use about half of a can); 1 cup beans (you may use pinto, kidney or black); 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (cheddar or pinconning)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 lb ground beef
12 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
15 ounces diced tomatoes (you'll use about half of a can)
1 cup beans (you may use pinto, kidney or black)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (cheddar or pinconning)

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["Preheat oven to 350.", "Oil an 11 x 7 casserole (or a baking dish with similar square inch measurement).", "Prepare corn muffin mix per package directions.", "Pour muffin mix into baking dish until it is 1/2""-3/4"" thick; bake for 7-9 minutes until firm, but not brown.", "While muffin mix is baking, brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat.", "If ground beef is a little dry, add 2 T water before adding (optional) tomato paste and spices.", "It will mix better that way.", "Cook off extra water on low heat.", "Onto the cooked cornbread layer the seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and beans.", "Cover with the sharp cheese.", "Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the casserole has been heated through.", "You don't want the cornbread to burn."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package corn muffin mix, 1 lb ground beef, 12 medium onion, diced, 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional), and more.

Yes, 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.

Mexican Casserole

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