✨ Introduction
This Tex-Mex Beef & Cheese Casserole 🥩🧀 is hearty, cheesy, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for ftour, family dinners, or comfort food cravings 🌽🔥.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥩 500g ground beef
- 🧅 1 onion, chopped
- 🌽 1 cup corn kernels
- 🍅 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 🫘 1 cup cooked beans (optional)
- 🌮 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade mix
- 🧀 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar + mozzarella)
- 🥣 1 cup sour cream or cream
- 🌿 Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
- 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
- 🥩 Cook ground beef and onion in a pan until browned. Add taco seasoning, tomatoes, corn, and beans. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- 🥣 Stir in sour cream and half the cheese. Mix well.
- 📦 Pour mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- 🔥 Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- 🌿 Garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- 🌶️ Add jalapeños or chili flakes for heat.
- 🥬 Mix in spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- 🍞 Serve with tortilla chips or bread.
- 🧁 Bake in ramekins for individual portions.
📚 History
Inspired by Mexican casseroles 🇲🇽 and Moroccan-style oven bakes 🇲🇦, this dish blends comfort and spice in one pan.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from beef
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🌽 Fiber from corn and beans
🎨 Formation
Serve hot with golden cheese crust and colorful toppings 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, cozy dinners, or festive gatherings 🎉.
✅ Conclusion
Tex-Mex Beef & Cheese Casserole is rich, creamy, and satisfying—a bold, cheesy comfort dish for every occasion 🥩🧀🌽🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Cheese lovers
- 🍽️ Dinner hosts
- 🎉 Celebration cooks
- 🌮 Tex-Mex fans