Missouri Casserole Beef Cheese (Print Version)
Ground beef, beans, corn, and melty cheese bake up for a Midwest-inspired comfort food classic.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
06 - 1 cup salsa or diced tomatoes
→ Topping
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - Crushed tortilla chips or cornbread crumbles, optional
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and onion is soft.
02 - Add drained kidney beans, drained corn, and salsa or diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
03 - Transfer the beef mixture into a baking dish. Evenly top with shredded cheddar cheese and, if desired, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips or cornbread crumbles over the cheese.
04 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses affordable pantry staples everyone keeps on hand
- Feeds a hungry crowd with minimal prep work
- One baking dish means fewer dishes to clean
- Comes together in under an hour so perfect for weeknights
- Baked with lots of cheese for true comfort
02 -
- Packed with protein and fiber thanks to beef and beans
- Naturally gluten free if you skip the cornbread topping
- Feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully for leftovers
03 -
- Always take an extra five minutes to really brown the beef. It makes the base rich and flavorful.
- If you want a crisper topping broil the casserole for three minutes after baking until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.