Sarah's Mexican Fiesta Casserole! Recipe

Name: Sarah's Mexican Fiesta Casserole!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger meat; 12 corn tortillas; 2 can enchilada sauce; 1 can corn; 1 can refried beans; 3 cup spanish rice; 1 bell pepper chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped; 3 tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp minced garlic from jar in water; 3/4 cup Chunky picante sauce; 3 cup shredded cheese *colby jack; 1 tbsp dried chives; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb hamburger meat
12 corn tortillas
2 can enchilada sauce
1 can corn
1 can refried beans
3 cup spanish rice
1 bell pepper chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
3 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp minced garlic from jar in water
3/4 cup Chunky picante sauce
3 cup shredded cheese *colby jack
1 tbsp dried chives
1 tbsp dried parsley
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1
Cook hamburger, onions, bell pepper and garlic together.
2
Add cumin and cilantro to mixture and cook until meat is browned and veggies are tender.
3
Then stir in 3/4 can enchilada sauce 1/2 cup picante sauce and ricotta cheese.
4
Chives and parsley.
5
Heat thoroughly
6
Cook Spanish rice as directed on package or make your own.
7
Heat refried beans in separate pan.
8
Add 1/4 cup picante sauce to beans.
9
Pour 1/4 cup enchilada sauce in bottom of casserole dish and spread across.
10
Place tortillas across sauce.
11
Cover entirety.
12
You may need to tear some of the tortillas in half to completely cover.
13
Its OK if they slightly overlap.
14
Spread 1/3 of the beans on top of tortillas.
15
Layer 1cup Spanish rice on top of beans.
16
Layer 1/3 meat mixture on top of rice.
17
Repeat these steps two more times, except do not place cheese on top layer.
18
Cover with foil and Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 45 minutes
19
Take out of oven remove foil and add layer of cheese on top.
20
Place back in oven for 5 minutes.
21
Sprinkle with parsley flakes after removing from oven.

1600

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hamburger meat, 12 corn tortillas, 2 can enchilada sauce, 1 can corn, and more.

Yes, Sarah's Mexican Fiesta 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!

Sarah's Mexican Fiesta Casserole!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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