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Beef Enchilada Casserole

My easy and delicious Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe combines all the best flavors of enchiladas, without the tedious rolling!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword beef enchilada bake, beef enchilada casserole, enchilada bake, enchilada casserole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 792kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground beef
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic minced
  • cups Red enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 small can Green chiles diced, drained
  • 10 large Flour tortillas
  • 15 oz Corn drained
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese

Topping ingredients

  • 1 medium Avocado diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice or lime juice
  • ½ cup Tomato diced
  • Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded and minced

Instructions

  • Spray your casserole dish with nonstick spray, and preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and start to cook, breaking it up as it cooks. Once it's half cooked, add the chopped onion and continue cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
    2 lbs Ground beef, 1 Onion
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic. Cook for another minute, then drain grease.
    2 teaspoons Garlic
  • Stir in 1½ cups of the enchilada sauce, the black beans, and the green chiles. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined.
    2½ cups Red enchilada sauce, 15 oz Black beans, 1 small can Green chiles
  • Spread 3 Tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish, then place a layer of tortillas on the bottom, cutting them if desired to fit.
    10 large Flour tortillas
  • Top the tortillas with a third of the ground beef mixture, a third of the corn, and a quarter of each type of cheese.
    15 oz Corn, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, 2 cups Mexican blend cheese
  • Repeat the layers twice.
  • Top with the final layer of tortillas, the rest of the enchilada sauce, and the last of the cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake another 5 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Topping Instructions

  • As the casserole bakes, mix together the avocado and lemon juice, then dice the cilantro, jalapeno, and tomato.
    1 medium Avocado, 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice, ½ cup Tomato, Cilantro, 1 Jalapeno
  • Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes, then top with toppings, plus any additional garnish. Serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • The type of tortilla used will change the flavor of the dish. Corn tortillas are sweet, while flour will have a more savory taste and chewier texture.
  • To save even more time (and make use of leftovers!), you can swap the ground beef out for taco meat. Or, boost the flavor by adding taco seasoning!
  • You can swap out the protein entirely for shredded chicken, Mexican rice, or more beans, if you prefer. Vegan ground meat will also work.
  • Make absolute sure to spray the sides of the casserole dish with baking spray! If you don't, the tortillas will stick and make a big mess.
  • For extra crispy tortillas that don't get too soggy, use stale or lightly toasted tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 792kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1484mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 6mg
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