Firecracker Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lbground beef
- 1 mediumonion
chopped
- 1 canblack beans
rinsed and drained
- 1 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspground cumin
- ½ tspsalt
- 4flour tortillas
6 inches
- 1 cancondensed cream of mushroom soup
undiluted
- 1 candiced tomatoes and green chiles
undrained
- 1 cshredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large skillet, add the chopped onion and ground beef, and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain the liquid from the skillet and return it to the stovetop. Stir in the beans, chili powder, cumin and salt. Editor's Tip: If you don't have chili powder on hand already, try one of the best chili powder brands as chosen by our Test Kitchen pros. Otherwise, try your hand at a homemade chili seasoning mix.
- 2
Transfer the beef mixture to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange the tortillas over the top, slightly overlapping them to cover the meat mixture completely. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the condensed soup and the tomatoes with chiles, and pour the mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle the casserole evenly with cheese. Editor's Tip: We recommend 6-inch flour tortillas for this recipe, as opposed to tortillas sized for burritos or street tacos.
- 3
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, until it's heated through in the center and the cheese is bubbly. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Firecracker Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that ignites your taste buds with bold Tex-Mex flavors? This Firecracker Casserole is your answer, delivering a savory, spicy kick perfect for any weeknight meal.
This casserole masterfully blends hearty ground beef with the fiery punch of diced tomatoes and green chiles, all brought together by a creamy mushroom soup base. The thoughtful combination of chili powder and ground cumin ensures a deep, authentic Southwest profile in every single bite, making it a standout.
You can expect a wonderfully comforting dish where the richness of the ground beef and undiluted cream of mushroom soup balances the robust heat from the green chiles and spices. The flour tortillas meld into the casserole, creating a satisfying, layered texture that holds all those vibrant flavors. Each serving offers a substantial and flavorful experience, coming in at 363 calories, making it a truly satisfying dinner.
While delicious as is, you can easily adapt this Firecracker Casserole to suit your preferences. Consider swapping the black beans for pinto beans for a slightly different earthiness, or adjust the amount of chili powder to achieve your desired level of heat. You could also experiment with different types of shredded cheese, like a Monterey Jack or a Tex-Mex blend, for extra creaminess or a sharper flavor.
This Firecracker Casserole is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a casual gathering where a crowd-pleasing, flavorful dish is in order. Serve it as a standalone meal, perhaps alongside a simple green salad to complement its richness.