Name: Tex Mex Casserole with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 Medium bell pepper; 1 Onion; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; 1 packet Taco seasoning; 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup; 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup; 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles; 8 ounces Processed cheese; 2 cups cheddar; 0.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 cups Tortilla chips

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Tex Mex Casserole with Ground Beef

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Preheat oven to 350⁰.

In a skillet over medium high heat melt butter and then add in pepper and onion cooking until they become tender and fragrant (2-3 minutes).

Add beef, and all purpose seasoning to skillet then brown, drain fat.

Stir in packet of taco seasoning mixing until beef is evenly coated.

In a sauce pan over medium heat combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, tomatoes with chilies, Velveeta process cheese, one cup of the cheddar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted.

Prepare a 9X13 casserole dish with coat with non-stick spray.

After preparing your casserole dish, cover the bottom with crushed tortilla chips to create a crust.

Layer half the browned beef on top of the chips.

Then add half the sauce on top of the beef.

Repeat with chips, beef, and sauce.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350⁰ for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Your Beef Properly 🥘
Don't skip browning the ground beef in a separate skillet before adding to the casserole—this creates a flavorful fond and ensures the meat doesn't steam, giving you better texture and deeper flavor throughout the dish.
Layer Your Tortilla Chips Strategically 🍟
Reserve half your tortilla chips to layer in the middle and half for the top; this prevents the bottom layer from becoming soggy while ensuring crispy texture throughout the casserole.
Balance Your Cream Soups 🥣
Whisk the cream of mushroom and chicken soups together with a splash of milk or beef broth before mixing into the casserole to avoid lumps and create a smooth, cohesive sauce that coats everything evenly.
Drain and Dry Your Vegetables 🫒
Pat your diced tomatoes with green chiles with paper towels to remove excess moisture before adding them—this prevents the casserole from becoming watery and helps maintain the perfect texture.
Don't Overmix Your Cheese Layers 🧀
Sprinkle cheddar and processed cheese in distinct layers rather than stirring thoroughly; this creates pockets of melted cheese throughout and prevents clumping while baking at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.