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Ground Beef Firecracker Casserole

Ground Beef Firecracker Casserole Recipe

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This Ground Beef Firecracker Casserole is a flavor-packed dish that brings together hearty ground beef, creamy textures, and a hint of spice in every bite. With layers of tender pasta, melted cheese, and a zesty kick, it’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 8 6 inch corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles, drained
  • 8 ounces shredded pepper jack

Instructions
 

  • Prep. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9X13-inch casserole dish with butter.
  • Saute the veggies. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Brown and season the beef. Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan followed by the ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as you go. Drain the grease from the beef and season with salt, smoked paprika, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the black beans. Stir the black beans into the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  • Make it cheesy. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted into the filling.
  • Make the topping. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken and Rotel.
  • Assemble. Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread the tortilla strips over the top in an even layer. Pour the cream of chicken soup mixture over the tortillas and, finally, sprinkle everything evenly with pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is nice and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 31gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 702mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 743IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 4mg
Keyword casserole recipe, easy dinner recipe, firecracker casserole, ground beef, spicy beef casserole
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