Description
Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that layers seasoned ground beef, zesty spices, and creamy cheese over crunchy tortilla chips. This family favorite is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures in every satisfying bite. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples, this casserole will surely become a go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups bell peppers, diced (mixed red and green)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook until slightly tender (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper; combine well.
- In a baking dish (9×13 inches), layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Spoon half of the meat mixture over the chips and top with half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortilla chips, meat mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, you can mix in vegetables like spinach or substitute ground turkey for beef. Adjust spices according to your taste preferences for a personalized touch.