Description
A hearty and flavorful ground beef enchilada casserole layered with tortillas, cheese, and a spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer 3 tortillas at the bottom.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced olives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ground beef enchilada casserole, Mexican casserole, beef enchiladas