Description
This Mexican White Trash Casserole is a comforting and flavorful Tex-Mex dish that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, gooey cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Season the beef: Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients: Mix in Rotel, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer half of the tortilla chips in a baking dish, top with beef mixture, remaining chips, and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added heat, use hot Rotel or add hot sauce.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
- This casserole pairs well with a side salad or Mexican rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
