Ah yes! The Mexican White Trash Casserole is a fun, hearty, and cheesy layered casserole that’s perfect for casual dinners—think tortillas, beans, cheese, and all the flavorful fixings 🌮🧀🔥. Here’s a classic home-friendly version:
Mexican White Trash Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef or ground turkey
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
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1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon cumin
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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4–5 large flour tortillas, cut into strips or small pieces
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
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½ cup sour cream
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Optional toppings: sliced olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
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Cook the meat
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add seasonings
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Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until heated through.
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Assemble the casserole
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer:
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Half of the tortilla pieces
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Half of the meat mixture
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Half of the shredded cheese
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Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, meat, and cheese.
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Dollop sour cream on top.
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Bake
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Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
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Serve
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Top with olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro for extra flavor.
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Tips
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For extra creaminess, mix ¼ cup sour cream into the meat layer before baking.
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You can swap tortillas for tortilla chips for a crunchier texture.
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Make it ahead and refrigerate—bake when ready to serve.
If you want, I can give a “loaded, ultra-cheesy version” with corn, jalapeños, and refried beans—it’s basically comfort food heaven in one casserole