Description
This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. It’s a satisfying and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Chopped fresh cilantro, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook beef mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. Simmer until heated through.
- Layer casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can use flour or low-carb tortillas as substitutes.
- For extra heat, add diced green chiles or jalapeños.
- Enhance with sour cream, avocado, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
