Description
A delicious and hearty casserole combining beef, chiles, and cheese, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles or 3–4 roasted poblano or Anaheim chiles, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and optional salsa for garnish (For serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until browned and soft.
- Drain any excess fat, then stir in garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Spread half of the beef mixture in a greased casserole dish, top with half of the chiles and 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder until smooth, then pour over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly browned. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Best served warm with fresh cilantro and jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg