Firecracker Casserole

Health score
9%
Firecracker Casserole
55 min.
10
412kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner table with a dish that packs a punch? Introducing the Firecracker Casserole, a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests asking for seconds! This hearty casserole is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a casual lunch or a festive gathering. With its vibrant combination of black beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, and savory ground beef, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

What makes the Firecracker Casserole truly special is its versatility. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a satisfying lunch option. The layers of flour tortillas create a delightful texture, while the creamy mushroom soup and melted Cheddar cheese add richness and comfort to every bite. Plus, with a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal without spending all day in the kitchen.

Not only is this casserole bursting with flavor, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With approximately 412 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that won't derail your healthy eating goals. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Firecracker Casserole!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed canned
  • 14.5 ounce to 2 chilies slit diced with green chile peppers canned
  • tablespoons chili powder 
  • 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup canned
  • 7-inch flour tortilla ()
  • pounds ground beef 
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  •  onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef with the onion in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain any excess fat. Stir the black beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt to the beef mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the tortillas atop the beef mixture.
  4. Mix the tomatoes with green chile peppers and cream of mushroom soup together in a bowl; spread over the tortillas. Top with the Cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the cheese is melted completely, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein23.53%
Fat54.21%
Carbs22.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.3
Glycemic Load
3.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.576087018718%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.95kcal
20.6%
Fat:24.67g
37.95%
Saturated Fat:10.11g
63.19%
Carbohydrates:22.79g
7.6%
Net Carbohydrates:16.98g
6.18%
Sugar:2.68g
2.98%
Cholesterol:77.2mg
25.73%
Sodium:925.3mg
40.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.09g
48.19%
Vitamin B12:2.11µg
35.15%
Zinc:4.98mg
33.19%
Selenium:21.87µg
31.25%
Phosphorus:298.54mg
29.85%
Vitamin B3:5.41mg
27.06%
Fiber:5.8g
23.2%
Iron:4.16mg
23.12%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.81%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.11%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.56%
Calcium:152.63mg
15.26%
Potassium:503.13mg
14.38%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.21%
Folate:56.64µg
14.16%
Copper:0.25mg
12.25%
Vitamin A:597.17IU
11.94%
Magnesium:45.17mg
11.29%
Vitamin C:6.95mg
8.43%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.26%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.95%
Vitamin K:5µg
4.76%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:Allrecipes