Easy Mexican Casserole

 

Mexican food is one of our favorite cuisines, so when I found this easy Mexican casserole recipe it quickly became a family favorite. It’s made with simple ingredients and can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop! This dish is perfect for dinner because it comes together quickly, but also freezes well if you want to double your batch to have leftovers later. When I’m pressed for time after work, this dish makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
I love my job as an accountant, but there are days where I come home and need something quick and easy that tastes delicious too! That's why we love this Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe.

prep:20 mins

cook:30 mins

total:50 mins

Servings:6

Yield:6 servings 

 

 

Ingredients: 

1 pound lean ground beef 

2 cups salsa 

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained 

3 cups tortilla chips, crushed 

2 cups sour cream 

1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained 

½ cup chopped green onion 

½ cup chopped fresh tomato 

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 

 

Directions: 

1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2-In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.

3-Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.

4-Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

 

Nutrition Info: 

Per Serving:

632 calories; protein 31.7g; carbohydrates 32.8g; fat 43.7g; cholesterol 119.2mg; sodium 1308.3mg.