Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 6 (4 inch) corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and orange bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup. Stir in the cilantro.
- Spread 1/2 of the sauce in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with half of the tortillas, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
Calories: 350
Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 700mg
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and satisfying
- Mexican-inspired flavors
- Creamy and cheesy
- Perfect for a crowd
User Comments:
- "This casserole was a hit at our dinner party. The flavors were amazing!"
- "I love the combination of the beef and the chiles. It's a really unique dish."
- "I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but even I enjoyed this casserole."
- "The leftovers were even better the next day!"
- "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy casserole."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead.
- You can also add other vegetables to the casserole, such as zucchini or squash.
- If you want a spicier casserole, add more green chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper.