Add something spicy to your family’s Mexican cuisine night. Enjoy this ground beef casserole packed with pinto beans and salsa – a cheesy meal!
Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole
- Prep Time 5 min
- Total 1 hr 5 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) pinto beans
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup thick & chunky mild salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
Instructions
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Step1Heat the oven to 375°.
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Step2Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
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Step3Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
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Step4Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
520
Calories
26g
Total Fat
41g
Protein
45g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 520
- Calories from Fat
- 235
- Total Fat
- 26g
- Saturated Fat
- 12g
- Cholesterol
- 90mg
- Sodium
- 1020mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 45g
- Dietary Fiber
- 14g
- Protein
- 41g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
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