3 Easy GROUND BEEF Mexican CASSEROLE Recipes | Recipes for dinner

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while lentils are a budget-friendly protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Pico de gallo is fresher and healthier, while canned sauce is budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Mix in black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Layer tortillas at the bottom of a baking dish.

Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas.

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining beef mixture and cheese.

Top with sliced jalapeños and cilantro.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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