We all love chili con carne. The Mexican dish is easy to make and perfect for almost any occasion. There’s hardly anything that could make it better. Or is there? How about mixing it with potatoes and topping it with a generous amount of cheese? That sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it’s no, that would be our Mexican ground beef and potato casserole.
Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Casserole: Chili con Carne, But Better
Chili con carne is an absolute classic of Tex-Mex cuisine. This dish is as popular can be and it’s not surprising to now that its root trace back to early colonial North American history. Even in the Wild West, chili was a popular dish cooked over an open fire. Originally, the hearty dish was made with heavily spiced dried meat, which, thanks to its long shelf life, was a popular provision on journeys through North America.This is also found in indigenous ways of knowing, which involved a preservation technique known as pemmican.
Popular through time and culture, we’ve given it a special twist to an classic. Our Mexican-style ground beef and potato casserole is truly a delight that will have you headed to bed with all the warmth of a campfire.
For the Mexican ground beef and potato casserole, you’ll need ground beef, potatoes, corn, beans, and tomatoes. First, brown the ground beef with onions and then mix it with cooked potatoes, corn, and beans. A spicy tomato sauce brings everything together into a creamy delight. You can decide on the level of spiciness yourself, so be sure to taste as you go! Finally, top the casserole with a generous layer of cheese. Pop that baby into the oven and bake until bubbly and golden brown.
Our Mexican ground beef and potato casserole is a perfect dinner or lunch for the whole family. After all, there’s nothing better than sitting together at the table and enjoying a hearty meal. With that in mind: Enjoy!
Looking for more weekday inspiration? Our cheesy cauliflower casserole, stuffed meatball casserole, and tuna noodle casserole with corn are all easy to make and sure to satisfy.
MEXICAN-STYLE GROUND BEEF & POTATO CASSEROLE
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs potatoes
- Salt
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
- 1 (8 oz) can corn
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Chili powder, to taste
- 1 cup Shredded cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel the potatoes and cook them in salted water until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic. Heat some oil in a pan and brown the ground beef. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté briefly.
- Stir in the tomato paste and deglaze with the diced tomatoes. Mix the sauce with the beans and corn. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Cut the potatoes into cubes and combine everything in a large baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake the casserole at 350°F for about 40 minutes.