Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Mexican Casserole recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines simple ingredients into a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 can Ranch Style beans
1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed (use to preference)
1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (low-fat optional)
1 package taco seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup (low-fat optional)
1/2 cup water
Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the meat and drain off excess fat.
- Stir in beans, tomatoes, onion, taco seasoning, soup, and water. Simmer until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Layer half the tortilla chips, meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with turkey for a lighter version.
Use low-fat cheese and soup to reduce calories.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or lime juice for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican Casserole, Easy Casserole Recipe, Ground Beef Casserole, Family Dinner Ideas, Comfort Food, Weeknight Meal, Mexican Dinner, Tortilla Chip Casserole