Description
Beef Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and layers of melted cheese, all nestled between soft corn tortillas. This comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings and can be prepared in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. With its rich flavors and simple assembly process, this one-pan meal is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for Mexican cuisine.
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
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. 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 beef mixture on 4 corn tortillas in the baking dish. Top with half of both cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg