Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe has the most delicious layers of cheese, ground beef, tortillas and more. This casserole is perfect for dinner any night of the week and loaded with tons of flavor.
Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe
What is the best way to describe this casserole? Well, I am teetering between super yummy and super easy.
Take your pick, both describe it equally well. I was in a rush to get something made quickly so I just threw in a few things I had sitting around.
I used cooked ground beef and homemade ranch beans from the freezer so heating up all of the ingredients took me only 10 minutes. We all were so excited with how tasty this was and thought that next time I do some freezer cooking, this will be on the list for sure. 😉
Your family will love this meal! Our entire family loved this meal and it is now one of our favorite meals to make!
What do you need to make this easy Mexican casserole?
- ground beef
- taco seasoning (We love homemade taco seasoning.)
- chili Beans
- Rotel
- crushed tomatoes
- corn tortillas
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
How to make easy Mexican casserole with ground beef:
Brown meat in large skillet and drain.
Add taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomato to the skillet.
Spray 13×9 casserole dish. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom.
Pour half of the meat mixture over the tortillas.
Spread with half the tortillas and sprinkle with half the cheese.
Place another layer of tortillas on top. Pour the remainder of the meat mixture over the tortillas, spread on the sour cream and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
Bake and enjoy!
What to serve with easy Mexican casserole?
Serve with tortilla chips and a salad. Enjoy! We like to keep it simple.
What is a good Mexican dish?
We also love rice and sometimes serve it with that. You can save even more time and learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier.
I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to enjoy. We do this for lots of meals and it helps put together a quick meal.
It is so easy and helpful for busy weeknights. You can also use brown rice. Learn how to cook brown rice in the microwave for a quick side.
We have also used this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. There are lots of delicious options.
Another great idea is Crock Pot Refried Beans. They are so easy in the slow cooker and really tasty.
Variations to try:
- Try ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Use leftover shredded chicken or beef.
- Substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas.
- Add pinto beans with the black beans or substitute them.
- Try different types of cheese- Mexican blend, Monterrey, Colby and more are all delicious.
- Add bell peppers and chopped onion.
This recipe is perfect in a 9×13 casserole dish. The ones with the lid are really handy if you are taking this dish somewhere. I use the disposable pans for the one I put in the freezer.
That also helps with clean up on those busy nights. This dish is also perfect to take to potluck dinners or to someone recovering from surgery or with a new baby.
It’s nice to just be able to toss the dish. Plus, they don’t have to worry about trying to get it back to you
How to freeze easy mexican dishes:
I like to make 2 of these at a time because it isn’t any more work. All of the ingredients are already out and it is so easy.
So I do one for dinner that day and then put one in the freezer for a later time. This is a huge help and a big time saver.
Just make the casserole as directed but I like to use a tin toil pan for the one going in the freezer.
However, instead of baking, cover with foil and allow to cool. Once cooled, freeze.
To bake, remove from freezer the day before you want to eat it and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Bake at 350 degrees.
This is one of our favorite mexican casserole recipes!
The creamy sauce in this casserole recipe is so delicious. This Mexican casserole is quick and easy and oh so tasty!
You will love all of the melted cheesy in this dish and it really makes for a great recipe. This has quickly become a family favorite around here and one we all look forward to.
Print this easy mexican casserole recipe below:
Easy Mexican Casserole Recipe has the most delicious layers of cheese, ground beef, tortillas and more. This casserole is perfect any day of the week.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can chili Beans
- 1 can Rotel
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 15 oz
- 12-16 corn tortillas cut into quarters
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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Brown meat in large skillet. Drain.
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Add taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomato to the skillet.
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Spray 13×9 casserole dish. Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom.
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Pour half of the meat mixture over the tortillas. Spread with half the tortillas and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place another layer of tortillas on top. Pour the remainder of the meat mixture over the tortillas, spread the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is nice and bubbly.
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Serve with tortilla chips and a salad. Enjoy!
Try these other easy casserole recipes:
- Easy Nacho Chicken Casserole Recipe
- Crock Pot Creamy Roasted Red Peppers Chicken Casserole
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
- Easy Chicken Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe
- Cheeseburger Tator Tot Casserole Recipe
- Delicious Jalapeño Poppers Corn Casserole recipe
- Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
- Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
- Crock Pot Shredded Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna Recipe
- Chicken noodle casserole recipe
P says
Looks good…but a few comments:
Tortillas…you have 24 pieces on the bottom.Then you say “spread with half the tortillas” after the meat is put in. Maybe you want to say “half remaining tortillas”?
Also you say “spread more sour cream”, but you never told us to put any sour cream in before this?
Thanks…
Rhonda Decoteau says
My family and I love this recipe. My husband who never eats left overs came in after dinner from working outside and wanted more. Next time I make this I think I will add onions and jalapenos for more of a kick. I did add some crushed red chili peppers but I didn’t add enough. It’s a pretty mild recipe. It is delicious and easy.
Twyla says
Please tell me what I can substitute the beans with. My guy doesn’t care for beans even I love them
Carrie says
I would just leave them out. It’ll still be great without them too!
Donna says
I made this for a family camping trip, everyone just loved it. Next time I’m going to add corn also.
Carrie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it – thank you!
Sharon R Moore says
I plan to make your Easy Mexican Casserole for dinner tonight. Do you drain the beans, Rotel and tomatoes or not?
Carrie says
I usually drain the beans but not the tomatoes and Rotel – Thank you!
Elaina Leonard says
I can’t wait to make this dish! I love to add cream cheese to Mexican dishes for an extra thickness so I may add that when “spreading the sour cream!” Also, I’m not a huge fan of beans so I may only use half a can or take them out totally!
Thank you for this great base idea! Seems quick and easy!
Carrie says
I hope you love it – I think the additional of cream cheese will be delicious in this recipe!
Nicole says
This was yummy! I didn’t add in sour cream, used both flour tortillas and low carb tortillas (separate batches), and used three different cheeses. Served it with lettuce and more tomatoes. Yum yum! Thanks.
Carrie says
That sounds delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
Megan Blazavich says
I’m not a fan of corn tortillas… can I use flour tortillas?
Carrie says
I haven’t tried that yet but I think flour tortillas would work great in this recipe too.
Barry Hodges says
I used this recipe last night for my second time, as my wife really liked it the first time. I followed your recipe exactly, except I used flour instead of corn tortillas. I even used Carrie’s taco seasoning recipe. Served over corn chips with lettuce and salsa on top. Once again, you make me look like I know what I’m doing in the kitchen.
Carrie says
Thank you so much Barry! That means so much to me and I’m so glad that you both enjoy this recipe and the taco seasoning!
Anonymous cook says
You did not specify cooking time or quantity of ingredients!
Carrie says
The recipe card is toward the bottom of the post with all the quantities and measurements. You can also use the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page and it will take you to the recipe with all this information. Thank you!