Mexican Chorizo and Potato Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• pound lean ground beef
• pound Mexican chorizo, casing removed and meat crumbled
• cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• teaspoon ground coriander
• teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (2 pound) package hash brown potatoes
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup guacamole

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chorizo, and chopped onion. Cook and stir until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3: Season the meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, coriander, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 4: Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn to the skillet. Stir and cook until the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Transfer the cooked mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 6: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Heat in the microwave on high until melted, about 1 minute. Stir until smooth.

Step 7: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the meat mixture in the baking dish.

Step 8: Layer the hash browns over the cream cheese mixture and top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are lightly brown.

Step 10: Serve hot, garnished with shredded lettuce and a side of guacamole.

Recipe Tip

For a more authentic Mexican dish, substitute queso panela for the cream cheese and queso blanco for Cheddar.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 527
• Total Fat: 38g (48% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 16g (80% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 78mg (26% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1125mg (49% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 40g (15% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 8g (29% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 24g (48% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 23mg (26% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 176mg (14% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (24% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 1217mg (26% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amounts are based on available data. If following a medically restrictive diet, consult a doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe.