Today, I'm taking you on a culinary journey to Mexico with my Mexican nacho dish with ground beef. The delicious flavors of this recipe, a combination of savory, light spice, and crunchy, make this a party. This casserole is perfect for an easy meal everyone (especially the kids) will love!

Nacho Casserole with Ground Beef
Today, a delicious Mexican casserole. Not with bell peppers. No, when I call bell pepper, three kids run away very quickly and only come back after dinner. It's a hereditary family trait because I'm also not fond of it.
No, we have adapted this casserole to the vegetables that we like. Then, season everything with a homemade taco seasoning mix. Cover with sour cream, nacho chips, and grated cheese. Bake in the oven and serve. The dish was empty. Nada, nope, there was nothing left!
Beef Nacho Bake Recipe
Mexican cuisine is known for its rich flavors and spicy dishes, and this casserole is no exception.
The minced meat is deliciously seasoned, and the crispy nacho chips, over which the cheese has been melted, provide a golden brown layer. The vegetables that you fry with the minced meat and therefore absorb all those delicious flavors ensure that this casserole also contains enough vegetables.
It is a delicious dish that both adults and children enjoy. Enjoy the delicious flavors of this delightful Mexican nacho casserole. Enjoy your meal!

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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1.1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced fine
- 2 cloves garlic, squeezed
- 3 cups diced tomatoes
- ⅔ cups peas
- 1½ cup white cabbage, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 7 oz. tortilla chips
- 1 cup grated cheese, Gouda or Cheddar
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 430 °F or 390 °F
- Mix the spices and sugar and mix with the ground beef.1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1.1 pound ground beef
- Fruit the onion in a little oil in a skillet for about 5 minutes on low heat.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion
- Add the garlic and fry for another minute.2 cloves garlic
- Add the beef and fry the ground beef. When the meat is brown, add the vegetables (tomatoes, peas, and cabbage) and stir-fry for 4 minutes.3 cups diced tomatoes, ⅔ cups peas, 1½ cup white cabbage
- Put this mixture in an oven dish.
- Spread the sour cream over the meat.½ cup sour cream
- Lay the tortilla chips on top.7 oz. tortilla chips
- Sprinkle with the grated cheese.1 cup grated cheese
- Slide the tray into the oven for 20 minutes.
- Serve with rice and a nice salad.
Notes
- Replace the ground beef with half ground pork and half ground beef. You can also replace it with minced chicken.
- Replace the cabbage with corn or beans.
- If you want to prepare this recipe the night before, that is fine. Then prepare to step 7 (the sour cream on the ground beef) and cover and place in the refrigerator. The next day, spread the chips and cheese on top of the dish and put it in the oven.
- You can store the ground beef mixture for up to 2 days in the refrigerator (in an airtight container) or for up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Once you have added the nacho chips, you can no longer store the casserole and eat it immediately.
Sula says
Delicious! An easier way to serve nachos!
Chef Dennis says
Wow, now thats a whole lot of deliciousness! I love nachos and your casserole sounds exceptionally delicious! I can't wait to give it a try!
Amy Chung says
What a great idea! Never thought to do it this way. My family would love it!
Christie says
This recipe looks very good. I love that it has cabbage, which must add some great flavor!
Jess says
I love that you can store this in the freezer for 2 months to use later on a busy night!
Andréa says
That's indeed great. I've only done it once though, because the family always wants to eat it right away 😉
Andréa says
Thank you Christie! The cabbage gives indeed a great flavor and structure to the dish.
Andréa says
Thanks, it's one of my family favorites. They could eat it every night.
Andréa says
Thank you. It's such an easy recipe and really delicious, so if the family can choose this one is on their top 3.
Andréa says
Indeed, easy and it's a great dinner!
michele h peterson says
My grandkids loved this recipe - just say the word nachos and they'll race to the table.
Andréa says
Thank you for you nice respond. I know how that works, my kids will do the same.