Throw Together Mexican Casserole Recipe

Craving a quick, flavorful Mexican dinner? This Throw Together Mexican Casserole is your go-to recipe! Inspired by a classic Allrecipes find, this customizable dish is ready in under an hour. Spice it up with jalapeños or Tabasco, add creamy sour cream, or keep it mild – it's entirely up to you! Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty casserole is packed with ground beef, corn, beans, and all your favorite Mexican flavors. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 660.7 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Throw Together Mexican Casserole

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How to Make Throw Together Mexican Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Cook 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the cooked ground beef, noodles, 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup chopped green olives, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup taco sauce, 1 packet taco seasoning mix, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
  5. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, or jalapeños (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

38g

Carbs

26g

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