Best 8 Southwest Ground Beef Casserole Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and hassle-free meal that tantalizes your taste buds and fills your home with mouthwatering aromas? Look no further than the Southwest Ground Beef Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends bold flavors with a hearty and comforting texture. This delectable dish, hailing from the vibrant region of the American Southwest, showcases a symphony of spices and zesty ingredients, expertly combined to create a savory and unforgettable experience.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of Southwest Ground Beef Casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or crave a more adventurous flavor profile, you'll find a recipe tailored to your palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this flavorful casserole, exploring variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and spice levels. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in a Southwest Ground Beef Casserole that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE



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I've been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole recipe for years. It tastes wonderful, fits nicely into our budget and, best of all, makes a second one to freeze and enjoy later. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SOUTHWEST BEEF CASSEROLE



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This tasty Southwest Beef Casserole is a great comfort food to add to your repertoire. It's sure to become one of your family favorites!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. clarified butter
1 cup red onions, chopped
1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
1/2 cup orange peppers, chopped
1 large jalapeño pepper (about 1/3 cup), seeded, ribs removed and chopped
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) lean ground beef
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. ground rosemary
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp. garlic salt, or to taste
ground Himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
1 can (12 oz.) corn kernels, drained
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10 oz.) cream of tomato soup
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
1 tbsp. brown sugar, such as demerara (*optional)
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 ounces (340 g) extra broad egg noodles, cooked al dente
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside.
  • Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water, according to the directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add oil. When it gets hot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add red and orange peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces. Halfway thru cooking, season with chili powder, taco seasoning, ground rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the beef is done.
  • Season the beef mixture with ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper before adding corn kernels; stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, cream of tomato soup and diced green chilies; combine well. Add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack; blend cheeses with the ingredients. Add cooked al dente egg noodles, stir and transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley.

SOUTHWEST BEEF CASSEROLE



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This flavorful Southwest Beef Casserole is such a great comfort food recipe to add to your repertoire. It's sure to become one of your family favorites!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp clarified butter
1 c red onions, chopped
1/2 c red peppers, chopped
1/2 c orange peppers, chopped
1 large jalapeño pepper (about 1/3 cup), seeded, ribs removed and chopped
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp ground rosemary
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 can(s) (12 oz.) corn kernels, drained
1 can(s) (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) (10 oz.) cream of tomato soup
1 can(s) (4 oz.) diced green chiles
1 Tbsp brown sugar, such as demerara
1 1/2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 c grated monterey jack cheese, divided
12 oz (340 g) extra broad egg noodles, cooked al dente
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped or more to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and lightly greased a 9x13" baking dish. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water, according to directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add red and orange peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 3. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces. Half way thru cooking, season with chili powder, taco seasoning, ground rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the beef is done.
  • 4. Season beef mixture with ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper before adding corn kernels; stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, cream of tomato soup and diced green chiles; combine well. Add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 5. Add ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack; blend cheeses with the ingredients. Add cooked al dente egg noodles, stir and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and transfer to preheated oven; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley. Makes 8 servings
  • 7. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q58o1sRT-kU

CONTEST-WINNING TACO CASSEROLE



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My preschooler doesn't eat ground beef unless it's taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like. To make assembly easy, I prepare the taco meat and freeze several bags at a time. I also cook the noodles over the weekend for a timely supper later in the week. -Kathy Wilson, Romeoville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWESTERN TACO CASSEROLE



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When you're bored with traditional tacos, give this filling main dish a try. It puts the same southwestern taste into a comforting casserole. -Bonnie King, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 envelopes taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans., Spoon meat mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and biscuit mix until moistened. Pour over cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Spread with sour cream. Top with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWEST GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE



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Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups dried macaroni style pasta
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper, any color
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you don't like a hint of spice)
1 teaspoon Montreal Steak or chicken seasoning
16 oz. tomato sauce
1- 10 oz can of diced tomatoes & green chilies
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 packet taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons homemade
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn
2 cup shredded Mexican four cheese blend
sliced green onions for garnish
sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In large skillet cook ground beef, onions, bell pepper, red pepper flakes and steak seasoning until beef is cooked through and onions are translucent. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano and chili powder. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to blend together. Add corn and simmer for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and gently stir in pasta and cheese. Once cheese is melted, it's ready to serve! Garnish with green onions and sour cream.

SOUTHWEST BEEF CASSEROLE



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This flavorful casserole is such a great comfort food recipe to add to your repertoire. It's sure to become one of your family favorites! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q58o1sRT-kU

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     Weeknight

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon clarified butter
1 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup orange pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground rosemary
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, ground (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can cream of tomato soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon brown sugar, such as demerara
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (divided)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated (divided)
12 ounces extra broad egg noodles (cooked al dente)
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and lightly greased a 9x13" baking dish. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water, according to directions, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large deep skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add red and orange peppers; cook for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces. Half way thru cooking, season with chili powder, taco seasoning, ground rosemary,Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Stir and cook until the beef is done.
  • Season beef mixture with ground sea salt, freshly ground black pepper before adding corn kernels; stir well. Add crushed tomatoes, cream of tomato soup and diced green chiles; combine well. Add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack; blend cheeses with the ingredients. Add cooked al dente egg noodles, stir and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and transfer to preheated oven; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 114, Sodium 971.8, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 33.8

SOUTHWEST GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE (AMANDASCOOKIN.COM)



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From Website: "Our ground beef casserole includes hamburger meat, onions, and peppers, is flavored with tomatoes, spices, combined with pasta and topped with cheese." My kids and I devoured this casserole! It was amazing! I made it low carb and GF by using spaghetti squash instead of pasta. This recipe is very flexible. I added celery and mushrooms to the onions and peppers and reduced the corn by half. Next time I make this I will double the "Magic Dust" to flavour the extra ingredients. ***The spices at the end are to make the "Magic Dust" seasoning.

Provided by sassyschu

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning (see recipe below) or 1 teaspoon magic dust seasoning (see recipe below)
16 ounces tomato sauce
10 ounces of red gold diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups frozen corn
2 ounces shredded mexican four cheese blend
1 1/2 cups dried macaroni, style pasta cooked al dente
1 cup shredded mexican four cheese blend
sliced green onion (to garnish)
1/2 cup paprika
1/4 cup kosher salt, finely ground
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1/4 cup granulated dried garlic
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a two-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • In large skillet brown ground beef with onions, bell pepper and red pepper flakes. Season with Magic Dust or steak seasoning.
  • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano and chili powder and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the frozen corn and simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 ounces of cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir in the cooked pasta.
  • Pour everything into prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
  • Garnish with green onions if desired.
  • To make Magic Dust:.
  • Mix everything together and store in an airtight container. Keep some on a shaker bottle for the grill!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 8216.4, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 23.7, Protein 39.3

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, brown the beef and onions and then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to bake the casserole, just thaw the beef and onions and then proceed with the recipe.
  • This casserole is also great for freezing. To freeze, bake the casserole according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Wrap the casserole tightly in plastic wrap and then freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in a 350°F oven until heated through.

Conclusion:

This Southwest ground beef casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this casserole a try.

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