Beef And Bean Taco Casserole
Serves: 4
Fredy Murphy
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
50
Spice
55
Sweetness
49
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
680 g
Ground Beef3 tbsps
Chili Powder1.5 tsps
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1 medium
Onion (finely diced)4 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Shredded Iceberg LettuceDirections:
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2
Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat
4
When the oil is shimmering, add the beef and sprinkle with the chili powder, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper
5
Cook, breaking up the meat into smaller pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes
6
Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes more
7
Add the beans, salsa and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer; cook until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes
8
Add salt and pepper to taste
9
(This beef-and-bean mixture can be made up to a day ahead of time
10
) Lay half the tortilla chips on the bottom of the oiled casserole dish
11
Spread half the meat mixture on top
12
Sprinkle half the cheese blend over the meat
13
Repeat with the remaining chips, meat and cheese
14
Bake uncovered until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes
15
Top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, avocado and pickled jalapenos if desired
16
Serve with more salsa and tortilla chips on the side