Hot Mexican Bake (Printable Version)

Intense tastes combine with silky textures in this tasty, filling south-of-border inspired bake.

# Ingredients Required:

01 - 1 pound ground beef

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped

03 - 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with green chilies, not drained

04 - 1 (10.5-ounce) can mushroom soup concentrate

05 - 1 (10.5-ounce) can chicken soup concentrate

06 - 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained

07 - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

08 - 1 (10-ounce) package tortilla chips, broken up

09 - 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded

10 - 1 cup sour cream

11 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

12 - 1 teaspoon chili powder

13 - 1 teaspoon cumin

14 - Salt and pepper, as needed

15 - Fresh cilantro, cut up (for topping)

01 - Get your oven hot at 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

02 - Grab a big skillet and cook beef with chopped onion over medium heat until meat turns brown and onions get soft. Pour off any extra fat.

03 - Throw in your tomatoes with chilies, both soup cans, corn, black beans, and all your spices. Stir it all up good.

04 - Take half your broken chips and place them on the bottom of your greased dish.

05 - Dump the beef mix on top of those chips and make sure it's spread out nice and even.

06 - Sprinkle the rest of your chips on top, then cover everything with your cheese.

07 - Stick it in your hot oven for about 25-30 minutes until the cheese gets all melty and starts bubbling.

08 - Take it out and let it sit for a bit. Add a spoonful of sour cream on each serving and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

01 - This hearty dish mixes savory beef, creamy soups, and crunchy chips for a truly satisfying meal the whole family will love.