Cheesy Mexican Beef and Bean Bake
A bubbly skillet bake of seasoned beef, beans, jalapeños and melted cheese. Serve it with tortillas or corn chips, or use it as a filling for tacos and burritos.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5 servings
Recipe
Cheesy Mexican Beef and Bean Bake
A bubbly skillet bake of seasoned beef, beans, jalapeños and melted cheese. Serve it with tortillas or corn chips, or use it as a filling for tacos and burritos.
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- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 5
Ingredients
For 5 servings
Mexican spice mix
Equipment
- Cast-iron skillet or ovenproof pan
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F (180°C fan).
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, or use another ovenproof pan. Cook the onion, garlic and capsicum for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Add the beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until no raw meat is visible. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4: Add the kidney beans and passata. Stir, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 5: Scatter the jalapeño over the surface, then top with the cheese.
Step 6: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
Step 7: Scoop into bowls and serve with corn chips or tortillas and your favorite Mexican toppings, such as guacamole or avocado sauce, pico de gallo or restaurant-style salsa, fresh coriander, and sour cream. Dunk with corn chips or use the filling for burritos or tacos.
Notes
Leftovers keep for 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
For a different variation, the beef can be replaced with chicken, turkey, pork or lamb. Passata can be replaced with crushed tomatoes or tomato puree.
If using mozzarella, add a handful of Parmesan for extra flavor.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 440 kcal
- Fat
- 28 g
- Saturated fat
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 19 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Protein
- 28 g
- Sodium
- 994 mg
- Cholesterol
- 88 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
This cheesy beef and bean bake brings together seasoned ground beef, beans, tomato and jalapeños under a layer of melted cheese. Serve it with tortillas or corn chips, or spoon it into tacos and burritos.
Use kidney beans or black beans, and choose another melting cheese if you like. The jalapeños can be omitted or replaced with chopped green chiles.
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