Hearty Cowboy Casserole Delight
A quick and easy 5-ingredient casserole featuring ground beef, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
- 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz canned corn, drained (or thawed frozen corn)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (about 2 tablespoons) Mexican-style taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned but not dried out. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and stir well. Cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir in the drained black beans and corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Transfer the beef mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden brown around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika with the taco seasoning. Avoid overbaking the cheese to prevent burning; cover with foil if browning too fast. Ground turkey or plant-based beef can be used as alternatives. Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the c
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 28
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