Southwestern Cheesy Corn Chip Casserole

Name: Southwestern Cheesy Corn Chip Casserole
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/4 cups lower-sodium chicken stock; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix; 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 8 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); 2 1/2 cups corn chips (such as Fritos®)

Experience the ultimate fusion of Southwestern flavors and classic casserole comfort in this dish. A hearty mix of ground beef, veggies, and zesty seasonings is topped with sharp Cheddar and crunchy corn chips for a satisfying treat.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

55 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories429kcal

carbohydrates27g

fat24g

protein27g

sodium837mg

Dinner Entree American

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 1/4 cups lower-sodium chicken stock

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (15 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained

1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, + 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

8 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

2 1/2 cups corn chips (such as Fritos®)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large skillet, cook ground chuck over medium-high heat until browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until the beef is cooked through and onion is softened.

Stir in stock, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, chipotle chile, and adobo sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (7-10 minutes). Remove from heat, then mix in 1 cup of Cheddar.

Transfer the beef mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining Cheddar and sprinkle corn chips evenly over the cheese.

Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes until the mixture bubbles and the Cheddar is melted with a hint of browning. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with sliced scallions, and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.