Mexican Layer Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Layer Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans; 1 (11 1/2 oz.) pkg. enchilada sauce mix; 7 c. tortilla chips (8 oz.); 1/4 c. sliced black olives; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 c. water; 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 c. shredded lettuce

Servings: persons

1
Crumble ground beef into 2-quart glass bowl.
2
Add onion. Microwave (High), uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is set; stir once.
3
Stir to break meat into small pieces; drain.
4
Stir in beans, tomato sauce, sauce mix and water.
5
Microwave (High), uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
6
Stir once. Place chips in 12 x 8-inch glass baking dish; crush slightly. Spoon hot meat mixture evenly onto chips.
7
Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
8
Microwave (High), uncovered, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9
Garnish with lettuce and tomato.

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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 lb. ground beef, 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans, 1 (11 1/2 oz.) pkg. enchilada sauce mix, 7 c. tortilla chips (8 oz.), and more.

Yes, Mexican Layer 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.

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Mexican Layer Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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