Southern Living Mexican Casserole Recipe

This easy, crowd-pleasing Mexican casserole recipe is bursting with flavor! A comforting blend of seasoned ground beef, hearty beans, and melted cheese nestled between warm tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Easily halved for smaller portions.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 709.8 kcal
Protein 83g
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Ingredients for Southern Living Mexican Casserole

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How to Make Southern Living Mexican Casserole

  1. Brown 1 lb ground chuck and 1 medium onion (diced) in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles (undrained), and 2 (15 ounce) cans of your favorite beans (drained and rinsed).
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 13x9 inch baking dishes.
  4. Layer half of 12 corn tortillas evenly into each prepared baking dish.
  5. Top each layer of tortillas with one-fourth of the meat mixture and one-fourth of 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese, ending with a layer of cheese.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

85 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

88g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Southern Living Mexican Casserole?

Southern Living Mexican Casserole takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Southern Living Mexican Casserole?

Southern Living Mexican Casserole has approximately 709.8 calories per serving, with about 83 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 63 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Southern Living Mexican Casserole?

The key ingredients for Southern Living Mexican Casserole are Ground Chuck, Onions, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Tomatoes And Green Chilies, Ranch Style Beans, Corn Tortillas. See the full list with measurements above.

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