Here’s a hearty, easy Mexican Casserole—cheesy, layered, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
🌮 Mexican Casserole (Easy & Cheesy)
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (tomatoes + green chilies)
- 6–8 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the meat
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned
- Drain excess fat
- Add taco seasoning + a splash of water, simmer 2–3 minutes
2. Mix filling
Stir into the beef:
- black beans
- corn
- Rotel
- half of the enchilada sauce
Let it heat together for a few minutes.
3. Layer the casserole
In a greased baking dish:
- Light layer of enchilada sauce
- Tortilla pieces (or whole tortillas)
- Meat mixture
- Cheese
Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with:
👉 tortillas + sauce + lots of cheese on top
4. Bake
- Cover with foil
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes
- Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden
5. Rest + serve
- Let sit 10 minutes before cutting
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or avocado
🧠 Why it works so well
- Tortillas soak up sauce → soft, lasagna-like texture
- Beans + beef = filling protein combo
- Cheese binds everything into a rich, savory bake
🌶️ Easy variations
- 🧀 Add cream cheese for extra creaminess
- 🌶️ Use green enchilada sauce for a tangy twist
- 🥬 Add spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies
- 🌽 Swap beef for shredded chicken or leftover rotisserie chicken
🍽️ What it tastes like
Think:
👉 Enchiladas + taco night + lasagna all in one dish