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 Beef

3 tbsps

Chili Powder

1.5 tsps

Ground Cumin

4 cloves

Garlic (minced)

Directions:

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