Mexican Layered Beef And Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Layered Beef And Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional); 1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (or to taste, can use chili powder in place of taco seasoning mix I use Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix); salt and black pepper; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (8 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream; 2 cups salsa (medium or mild); 6 cups crushed plain tortilla chips; 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired) or 3 cups cheddar cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired); 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 -4 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon taco seasoning mix (or to taste, can use chili powder in place of taco seasoning mix I use Kittencal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
salt and black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (8 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 cups salsa (medium or mild)
6 cups crushed plain tortilla chips
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired) or 3 cups cheddar cheese (can use more or less cheese if desired)
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 -4 green onions, chopped

1
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
In a skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef with garlic, onion, green bell pepper and jalapenos (if using) drain fat then add in taco seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste; heat stirring for 1-2 minutes; transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
3
Add in black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa; mix until well combined.
4
Spoon 1/3 of the ground beef mixture or enough to cover the bottom of the dish.
5
Arrange HALF (3 cups) of the crushed tortillas on top of the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup shredded cheese.
6
Spoon another 1/3 of meat mixture on top of the cheese.
7
Cover with remaining half (3 cups) of crushed chips then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese.
8
Spread the final layer of meat mixture on top then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
9
Top the casserole with green onions and then chopped tomatoes.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
11
Let sit for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Layered Beef And Bean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Layered Beef And Bean Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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