Description
A vibrant, flavorful one-dish meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, cheese, and a zesty tomato sauce—perfect for a family-friendly Mexican-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Sour cream and sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and cooked rice. Mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and jalapeño slices if desired before serving.
Notes
Can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Vegetarian option: omit meat, add extra beans or diced veggies like bell peppers and zucchini.
Use Mexican cheese blend or spicy queso fresco for variation.
Add chipotle peppers or cayenne powder for extra heat.
Ensure canned ingredients and spices are gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 3 days and freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat leftovers in microwave or oven; add fresh toppings after reheating.
Can prepare filling ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 400-450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
