Easy Southwestern Casserole Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | Lean ground beef |
| 1 cup | Chicken broth |
| 2 cups | Vegetable broth |
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | Sour cream |
| 1 can | Diced green chilies |
| 1 bag | Tortilla chips |
| 2 cups | Shredded Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped green onion |
| – | Cooking spray |
Instructions:
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the taco seasoning, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the meat.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, vegetable broth, and all-purpose flour until well combined.
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Pour the broth mixture into the skillet with the meat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
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Once thickened, reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and diced green chilies. Allow the mixture to simmer gently while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Spread half of the tortilla chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Top the chips with half of the beef mixture, ensuring an even layer.
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Pour half of the sauce over the beef layer, followed by half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and half of the chopped green onions.
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Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining tortilla chips, followed by the beef mixture, sauce, cheese, and green onions.
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Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
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Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 671.6
- Fat: 39.8g
- Saturated Fat: 16.7g
- Cholesterol: 99.5mg
- Sodium: 1139.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.7g
- Fiber: 3.7g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 32.8g
Recipe Notes:
- Make it Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Vegetarian Option: Swap the ground beef for cooked lentils or black beans for a meatless alternative.
- Topping Variations: Get creative with your toppings by adding sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, or avocado slices before serving.
- Make Ahead: This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Just be sure to increase the baking time slightly if baking from cold.
