Mexican Casserole

5 from 20 votes

Mexican Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner that will curb any craving for Mexican food. Simple ingredients are layered together to make a delicious casserole that the whole family will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Servings:

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp garlic minced
½ tsp garlic salt
2 tbsp taco seasoning (or your favorite taco seasoning package)
4 ounce can green chilies
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup corn frozen
2 cups sour cream
24 oz jar of salsa your favorite style
9.25 oz bag corn chips (reserve out ½ cup for topping if desired)
2 cups cheddar cheese
Optional serving toppings: Olives, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, green onions, additional sour cream, crushed corn chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet brown the ground beef with the chopped onions and garlic. Drain off any extra grease.
Add the garlic salt and taco seasoning to the meat and stir to mix.
Stir in the beans, corn and green chilies and stir until heated through. Set aside.
Spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
Fill the bottom of the pan with corn chips.
Spoon the ground beef mixture over the chips.
Drop the sour cream by spoonfuls over the meat mixture and spread around.
Pour the salsa over the sour cream.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To Freeze: Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight freezer safe container. Be sure to let the casserole thaw in the fridge before reheating.
To Reheat: You can reheat leftovers in a baking dish in the oven at 350, or simply pop the leftovers in the microwave!

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