Best 6 Mexican Bean Casserole Recipes

MEXICAN RICE AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil with water over medium heat.
• Add in the sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, onion and garlic; simmer stirring often until onion is tender (about 10 minutes).
• Add in the tomatoes (with juice, and break up slightly with a fork), beans, rice, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; mix to combine.
• Simmer covered for about 25 minutes, or until rice is tender, and the liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a large greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with mozza cheese over top.
• Bake in oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted (also, can microwave at HIGH power for 2 minutes).

MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375°.
• Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
• Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

MEXICAN LAYERED BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef with garlic, onion, green bell pepper and jalapenos (if using) drain fat then add in taco seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste; heat stirring for 1-2 minutes; transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
• Add in black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa; mix until well combined.
• Spoon 1/3 of the ground beef mixture or enough to cover the bottom of the dish.
• Arrange HALF (3 cups) of the crushed tortillas on top of the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Spoon another 1/3 of meat mixture on top of the cheese.
• Cover with remaining half (3 cups) of crushed chips then sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Spread the final layer of meat mixture on top then sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
• Top the casserole with green onions and then chopped tomatoes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
• Let sit for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN & BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375F(190C). Cook chicken in skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
• In 2L casserole dish, mix chicken with all ingredients except cheese. Cover and bake 40-45 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted.
• Cook to an internal temperature of 175F (80C).

MEXICAN BEAN & CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Beans: Drain soaking water off the beans and place beans in a large pot with garlic, cumin and 3 c water. Bring to boil, then simmer over low heat, covered, for 50-60 minutes. Or pressure-cook in 2 c of water for 45 minutes.
• Vegetables: Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, salt and garlic; saute until soft.
• Add pepper, zucchini, cumin and oregano and saute 5 more minutes.
• Add cooked beans to the vegetables with tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water. Check taste and add salt if needed.
• Polenta: In separate pot, bring 3 c water to a boil. Add salt an boil. Slowly add polenta, stirring continuously with a whisk. Lower heat and continue stirring in clockwise motion with a wooden spoon for 10-15 minutes or until mixture can hold the spoon upright on its own.
• Preheat oven to 350. In a lightly oiled casserole dish, spread the bean & vegetable mixture across the bottom. Spread the polenta on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 350. Remove coer and bake 5 minutes more at 400.

MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°.2. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown drain.3. Mix beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in ungreased 2-quart casserole.4. Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.1 SERVING: Calories 565 (Calories from Fat 235 Fat 26g (Saturated 12g) Cholesterol 90mg Sodium 1230mg Carbohydrates 54g (Dietary Fiber 15g) Protein 44g.