Cheesy Baked Mexican Beef and Beans
A bubbly baked casserole of Mexican beef and beans like a faster chilli con carne, smothered in melty cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green capsicum/capsicum, cut into 1cm cubes
- 500g beef mince
- 400g can red kidney beans or black beans, drained
- 1 cup tomato passata
- ⅓ cup pickled sliced jalapeño
- 1½ cups Colby cheese, shredded
- 1½ tsp cumin powder
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
Original recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/cheesy-mexican-beef-bean-bake/
Method
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Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan).
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Sauté onion, garlic, and capsicum in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
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Add beef and cook until no raw meat remains; add all spices and cook 1 minute more.
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Add kidney beans and passata; stir and bring to a simmer.
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Transfer to a baking dish. Scatter jalapeño over the surface and top evenly with shredded cheese.
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Bake 15 minutes uncovered until cheese is golden and bubbling.
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Serve with corn chips or tortillas and toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.