Texas Straw Hat Recipe

A classic Southern comfort food recipe! This hearty Texas Straw Hat Casserole is loaded with savory ground beef, vibrant veggies, and melty cheese, all baked to perfection on a crispy corn chip base. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will transport you straight to the heart of Texas.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 571.2 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Texas Straw Hat

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How to Make Texas Straw Hat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 1 (15 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of corn chips.
  6. Pour the beef and bean mixture over the corn chips.
  7. Top with 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

93g

Carbs

7g