King Ranch Beef Casserole
King Ranch Beef Casserole is big, hearty, and delicious. Loaded with bold Southwestern flavors, it’s a tasty dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, cooked and crumbled (and drained)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed drained
- 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 16 ounce jar salsa verde, tomatillo sauce
- 1 15 ounce can mild enchilada sauce, red or green
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 6 oz cans fire-roasted diced green chiles
- 20 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
- 4 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, about 1 pound
- 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, about 12 ounces, divided
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 8 ounces), crumbled for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 (deep) baking dish with cooking oil.
- In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Next add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble with a spatula to small pieces. Drain off any grease.
- In the same pot, add broth, beans, mushroom soup, salsa verde, enchilada sauce, sour cream, paprika, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until combined. Over medium heat, bring the beef mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the chiles, tortilla strips, 4 cups of Cheddar and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake until heated through for 25-30 minutes. The cheese will be melted and the casserole will be bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the Cotija cheese, along with a small amount of finely chopped cilantro - for garnish.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Optional to serve with other toppings like jalapeno, diced red onions, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, more sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Set out a good hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 504kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 119mg, Sodium: 1283mg, Potassium: 465mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 947IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 501mg, Iron: 3mg