Mexican Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy Mexican Hamburger Casserole! A quick and customizable recipe ready in under 40 minutes, this casserole is bursting with flavor and perfect for a family meal. Easily adjust the spice level to your liking by adding jalapeños or using your favorite hot taco seasoning. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate comfort food experience – it's almost like a deconstructed taco salad!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 606.7 kcal
Protein 104g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Hamburger Casserole

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How to Make Mexican Hamburger Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning, 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), and 1/2 cup chopped onion. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup cooked corn, and 1/2 cup chopped green chilies (optional).
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  7. Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream (optional). Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

96g

Carbs

4g