Description
A deliciously cheesy, hearty casserole with seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, and crushed tortilla chips, baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chilies; stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add black beans and corn; stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Spread a layer of crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the chips. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
- Layer remaining crushed chips on top, then add the rest of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra spice, add a chopped jalapeño or use hot Rotel. For a lighter version, use ground turkey.