# Cheesy Mexican Casserole

A hearty, colorful casserole with seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, peppers, and melted cheese, just the kind of easy family dinner that tastes cozy, filling, and familiar.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons green onions

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 7–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart as it browns.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
5. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
6. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
7. Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is saucy and well combined.
8. Add the cooked rice and 1 cup shredded cheese.
9. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
10. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
11. Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese evenly over the top.
12. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and melted on top.
13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
14. Sprinkle with cilantro or green onions.

## Equipment

- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large skillet
- oven

## Tips

- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

## Source

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- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/077ff350-eb08-440c-b7d5-618b29a84dac
- Extracted: 2026-06-25

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