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Mexican Casserole
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Mexican Casserole

Colorful and very tasty, this Mexican Casserole is a great comfort food that your family will definitely enjoy…
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Passive Time10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Keyword Beef, Casserole, Cinco de Mayo, Comfort Food, Kids Recipes, Legumes/Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
  • 1 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup poblano peppers, diced
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp. chipotle purée tips & tricks
  • 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) corn kernels, drained
  • 1 tbsp. Old El Paso Taco seasoning see Recipe
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tbsp. hot sauce such as Cholula or Valentina
  • 3 to 4 cups tortilla chips, or as needed and divided
  • 3 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 2/3 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2/3 cup Roma tomato, washed, seeded and chopped tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (substitute crema), or more for serving
  • 6 lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and when hot, add onions and peppers; season with salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Halfway through cooking, season with freshly ground black pepper, and add pressed garlic; continue cooking until done.
  • When cooked, add chipotle purée, and stir to coat.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes and salsa. Cook until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Add beans, corn, taco seasoning, cumin, oregano leaves, and hot sauce; stir and cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cover the bottom of prepared baking dish with tortilla chips in a single layer. Spoon on half beef mixture, and half cheese. Repeat with tortilla chips and beef.
  • Add green onions, fresh chopped tomatoes, and top with remaining cheese. Cover with a greased piece of foil.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Halfway through baking, uncover, and cook for the remaining 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before sprinkling on some fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream or crema and lime wedges.