Just wow! This loaded casserole will attack your enchilada craving in no time. Beef & Bean Casserole has got you covered! It’s just so good! The perfectly spiced ground beef with all the tasty, fresh taco-worthy toppings makes it everything you dream of in a fulfilling dinner! It truly gives you an enchilada-load of fabulous flavors in one easy casserole. If your family is ready for a homemade meal and you’re short on time, this Beef & Bean Casserole is a stand-out addition to your any-day menu! We know you’re going to love it!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, strained and rinsed
- 2 cups jarred tomato salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cups yellow corn tortilla chips
- 3 cups cheddar and Monterey-Jack cheese blend, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream, stirred well, for serving
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded, for serving
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced, for serving
- 1/2 avocado, diced, for serving
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeƱos, chopped, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over high heat, add the oil and heat until it is shimmering.
Step 4 –Add the beef, the chili powder, the cumin, the oregano, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper to the oil and cook, while crumbling the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the onions and the garlic to the beef mixture and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 6 –Add the beans, the salsa, and the water to the beef mixture, bring it to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 –Season the beef mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 –Place 1/2 of the tortilla chips in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Step 9 –Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture over the top of the chip layer.
Step 10 –Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the beef mixture layer.
Step 11 –Repeat the layers once, starting with the chips and ending with the cheese.
Step 12 –Bake the casserole, uncovered, until the cheese melts and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve the casserole with the sour cream, the lettuce, the tomatoes, the avocado, and the pickled jalapeƱos.
