Football Fiesta Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
41%
Football Fiesta Casserole
75 min.
8
813kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty, flavor-packed dish that will please a crowd, the Football Fiesta Casserole is the perfect choice! This gluten-free casserole combines savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and a medley of flavorful spices like cumin and chili powder, creating a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. The layers of tender beans, crunchy corn chips, and gooey cheddar cheese come together in a way that makes every bite exciting. Whether you’re hosting a game day, a family gathering, or just craving something comforting, this casserole is sure to impress.

What makes this dish even better is its simplicity. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a warm, bubbling casserole ready to serve in under 75 minutes. The combination of protein from the lean beef and kidney beans, alongside the rich flavor profile, offers a well-rounded meal that can easily stand as a main course or a savory side. Topped with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness, this Football Fiesta Casserole is a winner on every occasion. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready to indulge in a dish that brings everyone to the table with a smile!

Ingredients

  • oz olives black drained chopped canned (1 cup)
  • 48 oz beans red drained and rinsed canned
  • 45 oz tomato sauce canned
  • pound cheddar cheese low-fat grated
  • 0.3 cup chili powder 
  • 9.8 oz corn chips such as fritos
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • pounds ground beef lean (90 percent)
  • large onion chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Mist a skillet with cooking spray. Saut beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add onion; saut for 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  5. Add tomato sauce, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in 2 Tbsp. cilantro.
  6. Mist a deep 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  7. Spread half of meat in baking dish, then half of beans, half of olives, half of corn chips and half of cheese. Repeat layering with remaining meat, beans, olives, chips and cheese.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden and crispy on top and bubbling.
  9. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories813kcal
Protein24.95%
Fat45.36%
Carbs29.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.25
Glycemic Load
12.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.274782077126%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:813.31kcal
40.67%
Fat:42.08g
64.74%
Saturated Fat:15.76g
98.49%
Carbohydrates:61.96g
20.65%
Net Carbohydrates:45.46g
16.53%
Sugar:10.58g
11.76%
Cholesterol:127.01mg
42.34%
Sodium:2270mg
98.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.07g
104.15%
Phosphorus:809.34mg
80.93%
Vitamin A:3578.08IU
71.56%
Zinc:10.12mg
67.45%
Fiber:16.51g
66.03%
Selenium:43.28µg
61.83%
Vitamin E:9.24mg
61.62%
Calcium:580.2mg
58.02%
Vitamin B12:3.14µg
52.35%
Vitamin B6:1.04mg
52.01%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.73%
Vitamin B3:9.95mg
49.76%
Iron:8.82mg
48.98%
Potassium:1604.14mg
45.83%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.6%
Magnesium:158.56mg
39.64%
Copper:0.69mg
34.66%
Vitamin K:25.12µg
23.92%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.49%
Folate:85.62µg
21.4%
Vitamin B5:1.98mg
19.76%
Vitamin C:14.62mg
17.73%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%
Source:My Recipes