Quick Low Carb Refried Bean Casserole Recipe
Refried Bean Casserole is simple to make but never lacking in spicy, savory flavor! Enjoy it as a dip or for tacos, nachos, and more!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds lean ground beef I use 88%
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning recipe to follow
- 16 ounce can spicy jalapeno refried beans I used Rosarita brand
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
Mexican Seasoning Blend:
- 4 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional garnishes:
- Homemade pico de gallo sliced jalapeno, diced white onion, diced tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper
- crumbled Mexican queso
Instructions
For the Mexican seasoning blend
- Combine everything together in a mason jar. Cover and shake to combine.
For the casserole
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine beef and salt. Cook until cooked through, using a spatula to break up the beef into very small pieces as it cooks.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the Mexican seasoning onto the beef and stir until they come together. Store the remaining seasoning in a air tight container. You can make this recipe 6 times with the seasoning blend.
- Add refried beans and stir until they ‘melt’ into the ground beef.
- Remove from heat and add the cheese. Stir until combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with homemade pico de gallo and crumbled mexican queso.
Notes
You can halve the recipe if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 270cal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg