Description
This Mexican casserole layers seasoned ground beef, beans, tortilla chips, sour cream, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese into a comforting and flavorful one-pan dish perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups jarred salsa
- 1 (16-oz) can chili beans, drained
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 (2-oz) can sliced black olives, drained
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly spray a 9×13" baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until crumbly, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in the salsa and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Mix in the drained chili beans and cook until heated through.
- Layer the crushed tortilla chips in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the chips.
- Spread the sour cream evenly on top.
- Sprinkle with black olives, green onions, and chopped tomatoes.
- Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add taco seasoning for extra flavor.
- Mix in corn or bell peppers for added texture and nutrition.
- Use gluten-free tortilla chips if needed.
- Great for meal prep and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
