Cheesy Fiesta Beef Casserole

June 23, 2021 12:00 PM CDT
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Cheesy Fiesta Beef Casserole

by Emily C.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Description:
This beef casserole is the perfect option for spice lovers.
Ingredients:
  • 1lb Ground Beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 can reduced fat, reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes and green chilis, undrained
  • 1 can (4oz) chopped green chilis
  • 1 package nacho flavored tortilla chips, or plain tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional cubed avocado and sour cream
Steps:
  1. 1 In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up into beef crumbles; drain
  2. 2 Stir in beans, picante sauce and chili
  3. 3 In a bowl, combine soup, tomatoes and green chilis
  4. 4 In a lightly greased 2½ qt baking dish, layer half the chips, beef mixture, soup mixture, and cheeses. Repeat layers.
  5. 5 Microwave on medium high, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.
  6. 6 If desired, top with avocado and sour cream