Description
Smoked Beef Fajita Casserole is a quick, cheesy one‑pan Mexican‑inspired dinner featuring tender smoked beef, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for busy families seeking bold flavor and easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked smoked beef, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 corn tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat oil in skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion 5 minutes.
- Add smoked beef, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Layer tortilla strips, beef mixture, cheese in greased casserole dish; repeat.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 20‑25 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add sliced jalapeños. Toast tortilla strips beforehand for extra crunch. Leftovers reheat well in oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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