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Mexican White Trash Casserole

A fun and delicious casserole that combines ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Green onions for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Cooking
  1. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Cook until heated through.
  2. In a greased casserole dish, layer tortilla chips, followed by the beef mixture, and top with shredded cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with sour cream and green onions if desired.

Notes

You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite ingredients like bell peppers or jalapeños. For a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.