Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole
This Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole layers tender, skillet-browned potatoes with seasoned beef, corn, and salsa for a gently spicy bite. Melty Cheddar ties everything together for a cozy, weeknight-friendly bake that’s hearty enough for family dinners and great for casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 69 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a large baking dish with olive oil spray.
- 2
Wash the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, and slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn golden brown on all sides, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, cook and stir the beef and the onion, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the grease from the skillet.
- 4
Stir in the corn, salsa, chicken broth, taco seasoning, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Return the potatoes to the skillet, stir gently, and cook, covered, for about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the cheese evenly on top.
- 5
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Calories 483.17 kcal High 24%
- Protein 21.95 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 31.65 g 12%
- Total Fat 29.58 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 13.21 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.52 mg High 29%
- Sodium 731.24 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 297.38 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 418.25 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 22.93 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 14.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Chunky Mild Salsa, Diced Onion, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 483.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Chunky Mild Salsa, Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 483.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole healthy?
- Southwestern-Style Ground Beef and Potato Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 483.17 calories and 21.95 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 731.24 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.21 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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