Best 7 Layered Fiesta Casserole Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our irresistible Layered Fiesta Casserole, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and vibrant colors that will transport you to a fiesta of delightful sensations. This tantalizing casserole boasts layer upon layer of delectable ingredients, each contributing its unique charm to create a symphony of flavors. Ground beef seasoned with a zesty blend of Mexican spices takes center stage, complemented by layers of corn tortillas, refried beans, and a creamy cheese sauce. Topped with a medley of fresh and flavorful ingredients such as juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and tangy sour cream, this casserole promises an explosion of textures and flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a fiesta-themed party or simply craving a taste of Mexican-inspired comfort food, this Layered Fiesta Casserole is sure to be a hit. The recipe includes variations to suit your dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option with black beans and a spicy version with jalapeños. So, get ready to embark on a culinary fiesta and savor the delightful flavors of this Layered Fiesta Casserole.

You will need these ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 (16 ounce) can corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the ground beef and stir to combine.
4. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Spread a layer of the corn tortillas on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Top with a layer of the refried beans.
7. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the refried beans.
8. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Pour this mixture over the ground beef layer.
9. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the soup mixture.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
11. Remove from the oven and top with the chopped tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.
12. Serve immediately.

Vegetarian Variation:

Substitute the ground beef with a 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained. Follow the same steps as the original recipe.

Spicy Variation:

Add 1/2 cup of chopped jalapeños to the ground beef mixture before cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIESTA TACO CASSEROLE



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Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEESY FIESTA BEEF CASSEROLE



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Over the years I've tweaked this recipe to end up with a wonderful, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos, if you prefer a little more heat. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 package (9-3/4 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips or plain tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: Cubed avocado and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, picante sauce and chili powder., In a bowl, combine soup, tomatoes and green chiles. In a lightly greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half the chips, beef mixture, soup mixture and cheeses. Repeat layers., Microwave on medium-high, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes. If desired, top with avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Layered Fiesta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Margie99

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with peppers in a large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to the pan and stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn. Bring to a boil.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the meat mixture onto the bottom a a 13x9-inch" pan, top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas, sprinkle with half the cheese.
  • Top with the remaining 6 tortillas and then the rest of the meat mixture. Cover it with foil.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the oven, uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Bobby Deen

Categories     turkey     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Healthy     Potluck     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped zucchini
1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) low-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups jarred salsa
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup sliced scallions (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream (or use low-fat; optional), for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the onions and zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, 2/3 cup water, and the corn. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, then stir in the black beans.
  • 3. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa in the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 4 tortillas over the salsa, and spoon half of the meat mixture on top. Cover with 3/4 cup of the salsa and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Top with 4 more tortillas and the remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over the top.
  • 4. Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Slice and serve, topped with scallions and sour cream.

LAYERED MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Dig into family-pleasing casserole packed with ground beef, tortillas, refried beans and rice. Olé!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
8 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
1 can (15 oz) Spanish rice
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 1 cup of the salsa; heat about 2 minutes or until hot.
  • Line baking dish with 4 tortillas, overlapping to fit. In medium bowl, stir together refried beans and remaining salsa; spoon over tortillas, and spread evenly. Top with half of the meat mixture and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Layer 4 more tortillas over cheese. Spoon and spread Spanish rice over tortillas. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Top with tortilla chips.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot in center and bubbling along sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn; bring to boil.
  • SPOON 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas; top with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 6 tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.
  • BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Layered Fiesta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 small fresh green pepper
1 small fresh red pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup salsa (heat of your liking)
12 -15 small fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 ears fresh corn, removed from cob (or 1 can corn)
1 large pitted olive, canned, sliced in half
3 -4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
12 small flour tortillas
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown meat,drain. Saute peppers,onions and garlic. Add salsa, tomatoes, corn and olives, salt and pepper to taste, simmer for about 5 minutes. Using a 13x9 glass dish spray with pam and spread one cup of meat mixture around bottom of dish. Cover bottom completely with 1/2 the tortillas, spread 1/2 meat mixture over tortillas, then 1/2 the cheese. Repeat layers tortillas-meat mixture leaving off the cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and bottom is starting to brown. Take out of oven and top with remaining cheese, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.1, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 166.1, Sodium 1594.4, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 15.6, Protein 55.3

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: For a quicker assembly, cook and crumble the ground beef, as well as chop the vegetables, the day before.
  • Layer Wisely: Ensure each layer is evenly spread across the casserole dish to achieve a cohesive and flavorful dish.
  • Season Each Layer: Don't forget to season each layer individually to enhance the overall flavor profile.
  • Use Quality Cheese: Opt for high-quality Mexican cheese blends or your favorite shredded cheese varieties for a richer flavor.
  • Garnish Before Serving: Before serving, top the casserole with fresh cilantro, sour cream, pico de gallo, and sliced avocado for an extra burst of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

The Layered Fiesta Casserole is a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish that combines the flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a casserole. With its layers of seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, this casserole is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, this recipe is a keeper. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a fiesta in your kitchen!

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