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Ground Beef Texas Trash

A hearty and flavorful casserole packed with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and wholesome ingredients, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Can use lean or regular ground beef.
  • 1 small onion, diced Yellow or white onion works best.
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed Substitute with pinto beans if preferred.
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) For topping.
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish) Use for topping before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the diced onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
Assembly
  1. In a casserole dish, layer half the beef mixture, then sprinkle half the cheese on top.
  2. Add a layer of crushed tortilla chips over the cheese.
  3. Repeat the layers with the remaining beef mixture, cheese, and then finish with another layer of crushed tortilla chips.
  4. Top the casserole with any remaining cheese to create a golden crust.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions.

Notes

Customize the ingredients based on your preferences. Make it ahead by preparing a day in advance to deepen flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.