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Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is an easy baked dinner made with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, beans, corn, and plenty of melted cheese. It delivers all the flavor of classic enchiladas without the extra prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a hungry crowd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 745kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 8 flour tortillas or corn tortillas, cut into halves or quarters
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 15 ounce black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
    process shots showing how to make beef enchilada casserole.
  • Stir in the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
    process shots showing how to make beef enchilada casserole.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. Remove from heat.
    process shots showing how to make beef enchilada casserole.
  • Spread ¼ cup enchilada sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer with half the tortillas, half the beef mixture, and half of each cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
    process shots showing how to make beef enchilada casserole.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    process shots showing how to make beef enchilada casserole.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

  1. Use lean ground beef to keep the casserole from becoming greasy. Drain any excess fat before adding the sauce.
  2. Mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce all work. Choose based on your heat preference.
  3. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes after baking so it slices cleanly.
  4. Leftovers reheat well and make an easy next-day lunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1436mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1433IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 622mg | Iron: 5mg
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