Simply The Best Tex Mex Casserole Recipe

Name: Simply The Best Tex Mex Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground chicken breast or 1 lb ground beef; 1 (20 ounce) package shredded hash brown potatoes (Simply Potatoes brand Southwestern flavor preferred); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (14 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; salt; 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded; 2 green onions, finely chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground chicken breast or 1 lb ground beef
1 (20 ounce) package shredded hash brown potatoes (Simply Potatoes brand Southwestern flavor preferred)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or (14 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
salt
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 1/2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2
TO COOK THE FILLING: Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan.
4
Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, red pepper and red onion.
5
Brown the meat, 5 minutes.
6
Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes.
7
Add black beans and corn.
8
Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.
9
In a separate frying pan cook hash browns according to direction on package. This can be done while you are frying up the meat.
10
Assemble Casserole: Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick stray.
11
Layer half the cooked hash browns in the pan.
12
Build casserole in layers of filling, 1/2 cheese and the rest of the hash browns, then cheese.
13
Bake casserole 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly.
14
Top with the scallions.
15
*NOTE* You can serve with salsa, sour cream and sliced avocado on the side as additional toppings.

721

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground chicken breast or 1 lb ground beef, 1 (20 ounce) package shredded hash brown potatoes (Simply Potatoes brand Southwestern flavor preferred), 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Simply The Best Tex Mex 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simply The Best Tex Mex Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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