Description
Beef Enchilada Casserole is a comforting and flavorful one-pan dish that brings the bold tastes of Mexican cuisine to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole features layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. With its satisfying blend of protein and fiber, it’s a hearty meal that can be easily customized with your favorite ingredients. Plus, cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in one baking dish. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and delicious Beef Enchilada Casserole!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the corn tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Allow to rest before slicing. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (225g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg