Southwestern Bake

This southwestern dish is great for parties or if you have a large family. Ground beef, black beans and corn are layered with tortilla chips and Cheddar cheese, then baked.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 570 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups fresh salsa
• 2 (8.75 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
• 5 cups crushed plain tortilla chips
• 1 large fresh tomato, finely chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion; drain.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture, chili powder, black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa. Stir until well blended.

Step 4

Into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spoon enough of the beef mixture to cover the bottom. Arrange half of the crushed tortilla chips on top of the meat mixture and layer with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Spoon another layer of the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer, cover with remaining chips and layer with 1 cup of cheese. Spread final layer of meat mixture on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Top with diced tomato and green onions.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.