Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapenos
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (10-ounce) package corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican-style cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Mix in the green chiles, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, jalapenos, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Spread half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.
5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, beef mixture, and cheese.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• The term “casserole” comes from the French word for “saucepan.”
• Mexican-style casseroles are a popular way to use up leftover ingredients.
• This casserole can be served with chips, warm tortillas, sour cream, or guacamole.