The usual suspects are found in this tasty Mexican casserole and those include ground beef, corn, salsa, taco sauce, and beans. But there’s something else in here which transforms it from a basic south of the border style casserole recipe into something seriously amazing. And that ingredient is egg noodles!
Usually associated with Chinese cuisine, egg noodles totally deserve a place in casseroles as well. They make a change from the rice or tortillas often found in these Tex-Mex inspired dishes and are also satisfying and delicious.
You’ll find this a straightforward casserole to prepare and you start it off in a skillet and then finish it in a baking dish in the oven. Whether you serve this with vegetable side dishes or not is up to you, but one thing is for sure, and that’s everyone is going to love the flavors in this Mexican casserole.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This delicious casserole with beef and cheese has all the south of the border flavors you dream of when craving Mexican food, along with egg noodles which make the dish extra filling and hearty.
How to Serve It:
Pair this with your favorite green vegetable. A salad is also a nice touch on the side.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and refrigerate it, and then just bake when you’re ready.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions:
Sub ground turkey or pork for the ground beef or another kind of cheese instead of using cheddar. Mexican blend cheese would be good here.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef
- Cooked egg noodles
- Salsa
- Canned corn, drained
- Taco sauce
- Sliced black olives
- Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Tomato sauce
- Taco seasoning
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onions, for garnish
How to make Mexican Casserole:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2. Saute the ground beef in a skillet until browned, and drain off the excess grease.
Step 3. Add the taco seasoning, taco sauce, olives, salsa, beans, corn, and tomato sauce to the meat, stirring to combine.
Step 4. Stir in the cooked noodles.
Step 5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Step 6. Bake for half an hour and then serve with the green onions on top.
This hearty Mexican inspired casserole is made with beef, cheese, south of the border seasonings, and egg noodles. The egg noodles might sound like a strange ingredient to include in a Mexican style casserole but they are really tasty in there.
Throw Together Mexican Casserole
This hearty Mexican inspired casserole is made with beef, cheese, south of the border seasonings, and egg noodles. The egg noodles might sound like a strange ingredient to include in a Mexican style casserole but they are really tasty in there.
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3½ cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup salsa
- 15 ounces canned corn, drained
- ¼ cup taco sauce
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 package taco seasoning
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Saute the ground beef in a skillet until browned, and drain off the excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning, taco sauce, olives, salsa, beans, corn, and tomato sauce to the meat, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the cooked noodles.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake for half an hour and then serve with the green onions on top.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
