This Mexican Beef Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines savory lean ground beef seasoned with chili powder and mild taco sauce, layered with sweet corn, sliced black olives, and tangy Monterey Jack cheese. The dish bakes until bubbly and golden, creating a rich, satisfying texture that appeals to the whole family. It’s quick to assemble using pantry staples and delivers a robust, zesty flavor profile in under an hour. Serve it straight from the oven with a dollop of cool sour cream, fresh scallions, and crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and crisp. ItâÂÂs a reliable crowd-pleaser that tastes like takeout but is much easier on the wallet.
Mexican Beef Bake
Description
This Mexican Beef Bake is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. It combines savory lean ground beef seasoned with chili powder and mild taco sauce, layered with sweet corn, sliced black olives, and tangy Monterey Jack cheese. The dish bakes until bubbly and golden, creating a rich, satisfying texture that appeals to the whole family. It&# 226;ÂÂs quick to assemble using pantry staples and delivers a robust, zesty flavor profile in under an hour. Serve it straight from the oven with a dollop of cool sour cream, fresh scallions, and crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and crisp. ItâÂÂs a reliable crowd-pleaser that tastes like takeout but is much easier on the wallet.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
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In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until well browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in the chili powder and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Remove skillet from heat. Stir in the mild taco sauce, drained green chilies, and salt until evenly combined.
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In a small bowl, combine the drained corn and half of the sliced scallions.
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In a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish, layer half of the corn mixture, half of the beef mixture, half of the sliced olives, and half of the grated Monterey Jack cheese.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining corn, beef, olives, and cheese.
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Cover the casserole and bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
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To serve, garnish with crushed tortilla chips, dollops of sour cream, chopped tomato, and the remaining scallions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 518.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.2g36%
- Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
- Cholesterol 102.2mg35%
- Sodium 753.1mg32%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.1g13%
- Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
- Sugars 9.7g
- Protein 39.1g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
