Description
Mexican Beef Trash is a bold, cheesy Tex-Mex casserole that blends seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and spicy tomatoes with either pasta or tortilla chips. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy nights or weekend gatherings, loaded with comforting flavor in every scoop.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (10 oz) Rotel or diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 cups cooked pasta or 4 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese or 1/2 cup sour cream
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup black beans or corn (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
4. Mix in taco seasoning and stir to coat.
5. Add Rotel and cream cheese (or sour cream) to the beef, stirring until blended.
6. Stir in black beans or corn if using.
7. Combine beef mixture with cooked pasta or chips in a mixing bowl.
8. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13″ casserole dish.
9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
12. Serve hot with optional toppings like jalapeños or cilantro.
Notes
For a crispy top, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking.
Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack or Colby for creamier melt and added flavor.
You can make this dish ahead and refrigerate—just bake an extra 10 minutes from cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ground beef casserole, Mexican casserole, cheesy bake