Description
A hearty Beef Enchilada Casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, featuring layers of seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce wrapped in corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the red enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and layer 4 corn tortillas on the bottom.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering with another 4 tortillas, followed by the remaining beef mixture and cheese.
- Finish with a layer of tortillas and top with any remaining cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh side salad, guacamole, or sour cream for an elevated meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: casserole, enchiladas, beef, comfort food, family dinner