MEXICAN BEEF AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole image

Add something spicy to your family's Mexican cuisine night. Enjoy this ground beef casserole packed with pinto beans and salsa - a cheesy meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) pinto beans
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup mild chunky-style salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

Heat the oven to 375°.
Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg