How to Make a Delicious Tex-Mex Mexican Cowboy Casserole for Your Next Family Dinner
Looking for a hearty and flavorful meal to feed your family? Try this easy-to-make Tex-Mex Mexican Cowboy Casserole recipe that's packed with savory ingredients and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can green chilies
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chilies to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and salsa until well combined.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of tortilla chips on the bottom.
- Add a layer of the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the chips.
- Pour half of the sour cream and salsa mixture over the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top of the sour cream and salsa mixture.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the tortilla chips and ending with a layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with additional tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.