Tex-Mex Pantry Casserole

Filled with pantry staples like taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and black beans, this Tex-Mex casserole makes for a quick weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ pound ground beef
• ½ cup diced onion
• ¼ cup salsa
• cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
• ½ (5.6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (such as Knorr®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain off any grease.

Step 4

Add butter and onion to the skillet. Saute until onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add broth, corn, black beans, Spanish rice mix, and salsa; mix well.

Step 5

Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the beef mixture into the casserole dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.