The name’s a bit rough, but the dish itself is just a cheap, comforting Tex-Mex–style layered casserole—creamy, cheesy, and filling.
🌮 Mexican-Style Layered Casserole
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or chili powder + cumin + salt)
- 1 can beans (kidney or black, drained)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or Rotel-style with chilies)
- 1 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
- 1 bag tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
🥣 Instructions:
- Cook the meat
In a pan, cook ground meat with onion until browned. Drain excess fat. - Add flavor
Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer 5–10 minutes. - Layer the casserole
In a baking dish:- Layer crushed tortilla chips
- Add meat mixture
- Spread sour cream
- Sprinkle cheese
Repeat layers if you have enough.
- Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and melted. - Serve
Let it cool slightly, then scoop and enjoy.
💡 Tips:
- Add jalapeños if you like heat
- Use yogurt instead of sour cream to save money
- Top with fresh coriander or chopped tomatoes for freshness
🔄 Easy swaps:
- No meat → use extra beans or lentils
- No tortilla chips → use leftover roti pieces or bread chunks
- Want it lighter → reduce cheese and add more veggies
It’s not fancy, but it’s satisfying, budget-friendly, and great for feeding a crowd. If you want, I can show a one-pot stovetop version or a healthier high-protein version.
The name’s a bit rough, but the dish itself is just a cheap, comforting Tex-Mex–style layered casserole—creamy, cheesy, and filling.
🌮 Mexican-Style Layered Casserole
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or chili powder + cumin + salt)
- 1 can beans (kidney or black, drained)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or Rotel-style with chilies)
- 1 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mix)
- 1 bag tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
🥣 Instructions:
- Cook the meat
In a pan, cook ground meat with onion until browned. Drain excess fat. - Add flavor
Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, and tomatoes. Simmer 5–10 minutes. - Layer the casserole
In a baking dish:- Layer crushed tortilla chips
- Add meat mixture
- Spread sour cream
- Sprinkle cheese
Repeat layers if you have enough.
- Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and melted. - Serve
Let it cool slightly, then scoop and enjoy.
💡 Tips:
- Add jalapeños if you like heat
- Use yogurt instead of sour cream to save money
- Top with fresh coriander or chopped tomatoes for freshness
🔄 Easy swaps:
- No meat → use extra beans or lentils
- No tortilla chips → use leftover roti pieces or bread chunks
- Want it lighter → reduce cheese and add more veggies
It’s not fancy, but it’s satisfying, budget-friendly, and great for feeding a crowd. If you want, I can show a one-pot stovetop version or a healthier high-protein version.