Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and melty cheese, all topped with crunchy tortilla chips. This easy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or a comforting family dinner. With its taco-inspired flavors and cheesy goodness, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the beef and bean mixture.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Add crushed tortilla chips as the final layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make it spicier by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
Use different cheeses like pepper jack or a Mexican blend.
Make it vegetarian by swapping ground beef with extra beans or a meat substitute.
For a low-carb version, reduce or omit tortilla chips and add extra cheese.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
