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Cattle Drive Casserole

A robust and satisfying layered casserole featuring ground beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
Optional Toppings
  • to taste diced green onions
  • to taste sliced jalapeños
  • to taste additional cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and taco seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the mixture and stir to combine everything evenly.
Assembly
  1. In a large baking dish, spread half of the meat and bean mixture evenly across the bottom.
  2. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the meat layer.
  3. Spread the sour cream on top, followed by a layer of salsa.
  4. Add the remaining meat and bean mixture on top of the sour cream layer, followed by the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Top with optional toppings like green onions or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Cattle Drive Casserole is fantastic on its own, but can also be elevated with sides like cornbread, guacamole and chips, or a simple green salad.