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King Ranch Beef Casserole

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King Ranch Beef Casserole is a Tex-Mex inspired layered dish made with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, tortillas, and cheese. Rich, hearty, and full of bold flavor, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8–10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters or strips (or flour tortillas if preferred)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the dish)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat through.
  4. Layer half the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread half the beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half the shredded cheese.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Use flour tortillas if preferred, but corn tortillas hold up better.Lightly toast tortillas before layering to prevent sogginess.For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or extra chili powder.Swap ground beef for shredded chicken or turkey for variation.Mix in black beans or corn for extra texture and nutrition.Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.Freeze unbaked for up to 2 months; thaw before baking.

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