Easy Mexican Casserole

This Mexican casserole is easy to make and very tasty. I often substitute with ground turkey and low-fat dairy products, and it's still delicious! Serve this casserole with chips, salsa, and green salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 632 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
• 2 cups salsa
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in beans; cook until heated through.

Step 5

Spread crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish, then spoon beef mixture on top. Spread sour cream over beef, then sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato on top. Cover with Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.