Layered Tex-Mex Casserole
This casserole has all the Tex-Mex flavors you want! Ground beef, chopped pepper, Mexican spice blend, corn, guacamole, salsa, and of course, cheese! Garnish with green onions, black olives, and crushed tortilla chips, and serve with sour cream.
Special Equipment Needed
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper (or any other color) chopped
- 2 teaspoons Mexican spice blend or one packet of taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 (4.5-ounce ) can chopped green chilies (optional)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans refried beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn drained
- 1 (13-ounce) container guacamole
- 1 (13-ounce) container salsa mild or hot
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 (4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives drained
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the beef, onion, and bell pepper to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until meat is browned.2 pounds ground beef, 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper
- Add the Mexican spice blend, chipotle powder, and green chilies (if using) and stir to combine.2 teaspoons Mexican spice blend, 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1 (4.5-ounce ) can chopped green chilies
- Pour the meat sauce into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Add the following layers: refried beans, corn, guacamole, salsa, and cheese.2 (15-ounce) cans refried beans, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, 1 (13-ounce) container guacamole, 1 (13-ounce) container salsa, 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Top with the tortilla chips, green onions, olives, and more cheese if you like.2 green onions, 1 (4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, 1 cup tortilla chips
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 3mg
