Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 12 tortilla chips, crushed
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Cook until the seasoning is incorporated and the water has evaporated.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef mixture, black beans, corn, tomatoes, soup, cheese, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.
- Spread half of the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the crushed tortilla chips.
- Spread the remaining mixture over the tortilla chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of casserole):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Cheesy and flavorful
- Hearty and satisfying
- Easy to make and perfect for a crowd
User Comments:
- "This is a game-changer for Taco Tuesdays! It's so easy and delicious."
- "I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect comfort food."
- "I've made this several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends."
- "It's a great way to use up leftover taco filling."
- "Highly recommend trying this recipe!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a taco seasoning mix, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- To add a spicy kick, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the mixture.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetarian ground beef or crumbled tofu for the ground beef.
