Delightful Casserole Extravaganza
This casserole combines ground beef or turkey with a colorful mix of vegetables, beans, and cheese, creating a hearty and flavorful dish. It's perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers diced
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz sweet corn, drained
- 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- to taste fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned.
- Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Incorporate the diced bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and fold in half of the shredded cheese and sour cream.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and add crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with lime wedges and extra sour cream.