Mexican beef casserole is a family dish that everybody loves. The nice thing about it is that it is not only delicious, but also easy to prepare. There are also many variations of the basic Mexican casserole (beef), such as the Mexican hamburger casserole. You can actually make your own variations to the basic recipe according to your taste and ingredients available.

Mexican Beef Casserole with Corn

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef (lean)

1 pound

Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1/3 cup

Reduced-sodium black beans, drained

1 can (15.5 oz.)

Mexicorn, drained

1 can (11 oz.)

Country Crock spread

2 tbsp.

Salsa

1/2 cup

Fat-free sour cream

2/3 cup

Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup

2

Time & Yield & Calorie

Total Time

35 minutes

Yield

6

Calories

280

3

Direction

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  • Cook lean ground beef over medium-high heat in a 12-inch non-stick skillet. Stir frequently and cook until beef well done, which takes about five minutes. Then remove skillet from heat and stir in the cilantro.

  • Combine corn, Country Crock spread and black beans in an 8-inch baking dish. Top it with the beef mixture, then the salsa and the sour cream. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

  • Bake your Mexican beef casserole for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.

The Greatest Mexican Beef Casserole

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef (lean)

1 lb

Chopped onion

1 medium

Kernel corn, drained

1 can

Black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can

Taco seasonings mix

1 package

Corn tortillas

8 to 12 pieces

Non-fat sour cream

3/4 cup

Rotel tomatoes with green chiles, drained

2 cans

Taco cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded

1/3 cup

Sliced jalapeno peppers

To taste

2

Time & Yield & Calorie

Total Time

50 minutes

Yield

6 servings

Calories

421

3

Direction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

  • Cook ground beef with onions until brown for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove oil by draining.

  • Add beans, corn, tomatoes and taco mix. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.

  • Spray a 2-quart baking dish (8 x 12 inches) with oil.

  • Place 4 tortilla pieces at the bottom of the dish.

  • Spoon some beef mixture over the tortillas then place some sour cream over the beef. Layer the rest of the tortillas and beef mixture alternately.

  • Bake for about 25 minutes.

  • Sprinkle the top with cheese and sliced jalapeno peppers.

  • Replace in oven and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.

  • Let Mexican casserole (beef) stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Mexican Ground Beef Tortilla Layer Casserole

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef

1 1⁄2 lbs

Onion, chopped

1 piece

Green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 piece

Fresh garlic, minced

1-2 tablespoons

Jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped (optional)

1 large piece

Cumin

2 -4 teaspoons (to taste)

Red enchilada sauce

2 cans (10 oz. each)

Salt and black pepper

To taste

Black beans (rinsed, well drained)

1 can (15 oz.)

Frozen corn

2 cups

Corn tortillas

9 pieces

Mexican blend cheese, shredded

2 cups

For Toppings

Amount

Plum tomatoes, finely chopped

2 pieces each

Green onion

To taste

Sour cream

To taste

Tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

To taste

2

Time & Yield

Total Time

55 minutes

Yield

6-8

3

Direction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

  • Grease a baking dish (11 x 7-inch).

  • Using a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapeno (optional) until beef is brown. Drain off fat and add one can enchilada sauce, corn, cumin, and black beans.

  • Allow the mixture to boil. Then reduce heat, simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes and stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper.

  • Place 3 corn tortillas at the bottom of your baking dish. Cut the edges as needed.

  • Spread some of the canned enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas.

  • Add some ground beef mixture and top with some of the shredded cheese.

  • Make 2 more layers but omit the top cheese layer.

  • Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce on top.

  • Cover the dish with foil. Bake for about 25 minutes.

  • Remove foil then sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  • Remove from oven and let stand for 10-15 minutes.

  • Top Mexican beef casserole with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, and crushed tortilla chips.

Mexican Beef Casserole with Beans

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef

1 pound

Pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (15 to 16 oz. each)

Tomato sauce

1 can (8 oz.)

Mild chunky-style salsa

1/2 cup

Chili powder

1 teaspoon

Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup (4 oz.)

2

Time & Yield & Calorie

Total Time

70 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Calorie

520 calories

3

Direction

  • Pre-heat your oven to 375°F.

  • Cook beef in skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally until brown, and then drain.

  • Add beans, salsa, tomato sauce, and chili powder in a baking pan.

  • Cover with aluminum foil or lid and bake for 40-45 minutes. Stir once or twice before it is hot and bubbly. Remove the cover and sprinkle some cheese on top.

  • Bake your Mexican beef casserole uncovered for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Mexican Hamburger Casserole

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef (lean)

2 lbs

Taco seasoning

1 package (1-1/4 oz.)

Water

1⁄2 cup

Refried beans

1 can (16 oz.)

Shredded cheddar cheese

2 cups

Shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups

Onion, chopped

3⁄4 cup

Tomatoes, chopped

Optional

Lettuce, chopped

Optional

Sour cream

Optional

Tortilla chips

Optional

2

Time & Yield

Total Time

40 minutes

Yield

6-8

3

Direction

  • Pre-heat oven to 325°F.

  • Brown ground beef on a skillet. Drain off excess fat. Add half a cup of water and taco seasoning. Cook at low heat until liquid is gone (about 15 minutes).

  • Spread the cooked meat into 9 x 13 inch greased baking pan. Layer some beans over the meat.

  • Sprinkle with the cheeses and chopped onion.

  • Bake for 20 minutes.

  • Top tortilla chips with Mexican hamburger casserole and sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce, if desired.

Cheesy Mexican Beef Casserole

1

Ingredient

Ingredient

Amount

Ground beef

2 lbs

Onion, chopped

1 medium piece

Cream of mushroom soup

1 can (10-3/4 oz.)

Cream of chicken soup

1 can (10-3/4 oz.)

Corn tortillas

8 (6-inch) pieces

Green chilies, chopped

1 can (7 oz.)

Lettuce, shredded (optional)

3 cups

Tomato, chopped (optional)

1 medium

Sour cream (optional)

To taste

Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

4 cups (16 oz.)

2

Time & Yield & Calorie

Total Time

60 minutes

Yield

8

Calories

591

3

Direction

  • Pre-heat oven at 325°F.

  • Cook beef in a large skillet, stirring for 7 minutes until brown. Then drain off drippings.

  • Add onion. Cook until soft. Then add mushroom and chicken soup. Add 1/2 cup of water.

  • On a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place 4 tortillas that have been torn into pieces. Spread alternate layers of ground meat, chilies and cheese. Repeat to make another layer.

  • Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

  • If desired, top your cheesy Mexican beef casserole with sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.

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