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Tex Mex Casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole with Cornbread Stuffing Topping

Kurt
Take a trip to the border with this ground beef casserole! Tomatoes, spices, corn, black beans, and cheese make this a filling meal. This dish is pretty hot, so cut back on the spice quantities for a milder version.
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Oven Temp 375°F
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 6
Calories 338 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 (6-ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Ro*Tel
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 (14-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can corn drained
  • 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bring the water and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the stuffing mix. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
    1 ½ cups water, ¼ cup butter, 1 (6-ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion
  • Add the diced tomatoes, Ro*Tel, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, and hot sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes.
    1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (10-ounce) can Ro*Tel, 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles, 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Add the beans, corn, and Mexican cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted completely.
    1 (14-ounce) can black beans, 1 (14-ounce) can corn, 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking pan and spread the cornbread stuffing evenly over the top. Bake for 30 minutes

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 2mg

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