Tex-Mex Casserole Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 3 tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-min., 2-1/2-min. or 10-min. cook time), uncooked; 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained; 1 egg; 1/2 cup coarsely broken baked tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
2 cups water
1/2 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-min., 2-1/2-min. or 10-min. cook time), uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, undrained
1 egg
1/2 cup coarsely broken baked tortilla chips

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
3
Stir in beans and seasonings; spread onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish.
4
Top with tomatoes.
5
Bring water to boil in medium saucepan.
6
Gradually stir in cereal; cook 1 to 3 min.
7
or until thickened, stirring constantly.
8
Cool 5 min.
9
Stir in cheese, chiles and egg; spread over meat mixture.
10
Top with chips.
11
Bake 20 to 25 min.
12
or until heated through.
13
Garnish as desired.

487

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Fat

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef King Sooper's 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09, 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed, 1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Tex-Mex Casserole

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