Mexican White Trash Casserole 🇲🇽🍲
A cheesy, spicy, and ridiculously easy dump-and-bake casserole loaded with ground beef, beans, corn, and tortilla chips—comfort food with a fiesta twist!
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Casserole:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
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1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
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1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
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1 cup salsa (mild or hot)
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1 cup sour cream
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2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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4 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed
For Topping:
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Extra tortilla chips
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Sliced jalapeños
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Fresh cilantro
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Diced avocado
Instructions
1. Brown the Meat
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Cook ground beef in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning.
2. Layer the Casserole
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix beef, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, and sour cream.
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Spread half the tortilla chips in the dish. Top with the beef mixture, then cheese.
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Add remaining chips on top (they’ll get extra crispy!).
3. Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins. Uncover and bake 10 more mins until bubbly.
4. Serve
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Garnish with jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado. Serve with extra sour cream or hot sauce!
Tips for the Best Casserole
🔥 Spice it up: Use hot salsa or add cayenne pepper.
🌮 Shortcut: Swap ground beef for rotisserie chicken or canned beans for a vegetarian version.
🍽️ Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight—add 5–10 mins to baking time.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ Ready in 30 mins—minimal prep, maximum flavor.
✅ Kid-friendly (let them crush the chips!).
✅ Budget-friendly pantry staples.
Leftovers? Reheat in the oven to keep chips crispy!
Want a low-carb version? Swap chips for cauliflower rice or zucchini slices. 😊
Need a creamy twist? Stir 1 can of cream of chicken soup into the beef mixture.