Mexican Beef Casserole
This Mexican Beef Casserole is a hearty, cheesy baked dish layered with tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheddar cheese. It is easy, comforting, and perfect for busy family dinners.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chiles
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- Sour cream for garnish
- Salsa for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Cook the beef and onion.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
Prepare the filling.
- Add the black beans, Rotel tomatoes with chiles, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and water to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
Simmer the mixture.
- Allow the filling to simmer for about 15 minutes so the flavors blend and the mixture is heated through.
Prepare the baking dish.
- Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Create the first layer.
- Spread a layer of lightly crushed tortilla chips across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the meat mixture over the chips.
Add the first cheese layer.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture.
Create the second layer.
- Add another layer of lightly crushed tortilla chips. Spoon the remaining meat and bean mixture over the chips.
Top with cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Rest before serving.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish and serve.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, use certified gluten-free tortilla chips and verify that the taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream are all labeled gluten free or free from cross-contact concerns. If needed, replace the canned cream of chicken soup with a homemade gluten-free cream sauce or a certified gluten-free condensed soup alternative. When preparing the casserole in a shared kitchen, use clean utensils, cookware, and baking dishes to help avoid gluten contamination.