Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines layers of beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for a family meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and corn.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture, followed by half of the sour cream and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and additional cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or use spicy taco seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cattle Drive Casserole, hearty casserole, beef casserole, family meal