Here’s another one of my mom’s recipes. She’s made this one for as long as I can remember and my family has always loved it! Mexican Casserole. It’s super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. If you ever need a dish for a large crowd, I’d recommend this one- you can double or triple the recipe and even make it ahead of time. My mom makes a big one and freezes the leftovers- it keeps beautifully! Perfect for potlucks, Mexican-themed dinner parties or even Sunday Night Football!
My Mom’s Mexican Casserole
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can Ranch Style beans
1 10-12 ounce bag tortilla chips, crushed
1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 package taco seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
sour cream and salsa for serving
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large skillet, brown meat and drain off fat. Stir in beans, tomatoes, onion, taco seasoning, soup and water. Simmer over medium-low heat until everything is well combined and heated through.
Grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Put down a layer of crushed tortilla chips, followed by a layer of the meat/bean mixture, then half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!
Yum!
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sashea Reply:
March 14th, 2012 at 5:31 PM
im fixin ti make me some
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Comment by Layla — September 13, 2010 @ 3:16 PM
Looks good Amy! I plan to make it soon!
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Comment by Amy — September 13, 2010 @ 4:02 PM
This does look perfect for a crowd! Football anyone???
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Comment by UrMomCooks — September 13, 2010 @ 6:34 PM
All the flavors in this sound excellent. This is a definite winner.
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Comment by Eliana — September 13, 2010 @ 9:52 PM
I like this idea for delicious dinner!
have a nice time!
Paula
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Comment by Paula — September 14, 2010 @ 12:05 PM
Perfect easy, cheesy comfort food! Love it!
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Comment by Tracy — September 15, 2010 @ 7:26 PM
Mexican + casserole = delicious!!
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Comment by Biz — September 15, 2010 @ 10:37 PM
This looks delicious! What a great middle-of-the-week menu idea.
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Comment by Beth — September 16, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
I love how easy this recipe is…it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
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Comment by Jen @ How To: Simplify — September 17, 2010 @ 4:40 PM
Looks sooooo good, I love easy and cheesy and this fits the bill!! Thanks!!!
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Comment by Sharon — September 18, 2010 @ 3:03 PM
I made this for dinner tonight, Amy, and it was great! A cinch to put together and it passed the boyfriend test with flying colors! He referred to it as “burrito casserole” and has already requested it for future football Sundays. Thank you (and your Mom) for sharing!
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Comment by Jennifer — September 21, 2010 @ 11:20 PM
I’m SO glad you all enjoyed it, Jennifer!! And I’m so glad it got the “Boyfriend Stamp of Approval”! Thanks so much for telling me!
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Comment by amy — September 22, 2010 @ 8:23 AM
I just made this casserole and I love it! Thanks for the recipe.
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amy Reply:
September 26th, 2010 at 6:20 PM
I’m so glad you liked it, Ellen! Thank you for telling me!!
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Comment by ellen patton — September 26, 2010 @ 5:59 PM
This is exactly like the Mexican casserole my mom and dad used to make when I was growing up. Going to the kitchen to make it now!
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Comment by Kelli — October 3, 2010 @ 1:35 PM
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Another winner from your mom! I really enjoyed her no bake stuffed peppers and this recipe as well!
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Comment by michelle — November 18, 2010 @ 4:56 PM
I’ll have to tell her you enjoyed her recipes so much- she’ll be so happy!
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Comment by amy — November 18, 2010 @ 4:58 PM
OK. so. I made this today and the fans went WILD!! I was starving when it came out of the oven and had to dig right in. When dinner time rolled around I was anxiously anticipating my tribes reaction. I put together a nice salad and…success!! It is delicious.
many thanks from-
Izzy’s biggest fan
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amy Reply:
January 4th, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Thunja- I’m SO happy you and your family enjoyed this!! And thanks for telling me!
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Comment by thunja — January 4, 2011 @ 6:11 PM
My husband just made this for dinner and it was delicious!!! Super easy to make, super tasty to eat! Thanks Amy!
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Comment by Casey — January 16, 2011 @ 9:25 PM
Oh and I topped mine off with some shredded lettuce to go with the sour cream and salsa, excellent
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amy Reply:
January 16th, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I bet lettuce would be great on this! So happy y’all enjoyed it, Casey!!
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Comment by Casey — January 16, 2011 @ 9:26 PM
This looks yummy! I can’t wait to try this !! marilyn
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Comment by marilyn — February 22, 2011 @ 12:02 PM
how many will this feed?
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amy Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
At least 6-8
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Pooja Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 1:54 PM
thanks so much can’t wait to try it tonight!
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Comment by Pooja — April 16, 2011 @ 7:08 AM
Amy, We love this dish but our question is what are Ranch style beans?? Thank your mom for letting you share this fabulous recipe!
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amy Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 8:23 PM
They’re found on the bean aisle and I believe they’re just seasoned pinto beans. They’re in a black can. If you can’t find them just use regular pinto beans or black beans.
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Comment by Jill — June 23, 2011 @ 7:20 PM
LOVED this! It’s a staple in our house now, since it makes enough for leftovers for lunches!
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amy Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Thanks Jen! So happy you enjoyed it!!
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Comment by Jen — August 15, 2011 @ 12:37 PM
I love love love this recipe! Just baked it for supper tonight. Simple and tasted great! my kind of cookin!
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Comment by Courtney — August 31, 2011 @ 6:21 PM
Oh, I’ve GOT to try this one!! It looks wonderful.
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I made this on Friday night for supper and it was a hit!!! I also found that the leftovers make a pretty good breakfast too!!!
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Comment by Melissa — January 9, 2012 @ 8:49 AM
Made this lastnight and it was sooo good! Super easy! I actually used ground Venison (deer meat) instead of beef, its alot less fattening as well. Also used just pinto beans because I didnt have the Ranch style kind. My husband and daughter loved it and they arent always the easiset to please..will def. make again!
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Comment by jenbix — February 16, 2012 @ 11:59 AM
This was delicious! Thanks!
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amy Reply:
March 20th, 2012 at 9:28 PM
You’re welcome!!
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Comment by MK — March 20, 2012 @ 8:56 PM
Love this idea, my husband has not been able to eat take out Mexican because of the spices they use, so I learning to cook Mexican dishes at home where I control the spices. Thanks!
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Comment by Janet — March 26, 2012 @ 2:12 PM
Thanks! Had this for supper tonight–a bit spicy for the kiddos, but will adjust next time. We added avocado for the top and considered lettuce for some light crunchiness. Yum!
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I came across your recipe by chance yesterday while looking for an easy dinner recipe on the net. I went on to make it last night – what a hit! My husband and teenagers asked that I put it into our dinner rotation. Thanks so much!!
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amy Reply:
October 18th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
Happy to hear it!
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Comment by Theresa — October 18, 2012 @ 4:32 PM
Do you use the small cans of rotel tomatoes and ranch style beans? Can’t wait to try this!
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Comment by Robin — October 20, 2012 @ 11:07 AM
Making this for a travel club potluck today, the house smells so good! Can’t wait to try it!
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Comment by Traci — March 17, 2013 @ 3:47 PM
Please make a print friendly option.
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Comment by Jeri — April 9, 2013 @ 11:03 AM
hey Amy,
i made this also, it was bangin’ , good job
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Comment by Jimm — April 23, 2013 @ 4:09 PM
What are Ro-Tel Beans. I live in Canada, and we don’t have those. Any other suggestions?
Thanks
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amy Reply:
April 27th, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Ranch style beans. I believe they are kidney beans that have been stewed and seasoned. Ro-tel tomatoes are dices tomatoes with green chiles.
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Comment by Mona Gibbons — April 27, 2013 @ 4:25 PM
gives a new idea to Hamburger helper
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Comment by George Greene — April 27, 2013 @ 11:43 PM
This looks nice I’ll have to make it!
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Comment by Sandy — April 28, 2013 @ 1:47 AM
Amy,
Ranch Style Beans came from Texas where I spent 30 years of my life. And they are NOT Kidney Beans, but PINTOS. Pinto Beans are a LOT different from Kidney Beans, btw.
Thanks,
Trish Wall
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amy Reply:
May 7th, 2013 at 10:14 AM
So glad to know this important information. I’ve been losing sleep over it.
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Comment by TastyTrish — May 7, 2013 @ 9:02 AM
Made this last night and my husband went crazy over it. He’s hard to please, but this recipe really did the job. Loved the Mexican flavors. Thank you for a great one!!!!
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Comment by anne m. — May 7, 2013 @ 11:00 AM