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Beef Enchilada Casserole

A hearty and flavorful casserole layered with seasoned beef, tortillas, and cheese, perfect for a family meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce divided
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
Casserole Layers
  • 6 small corn tortillas cut into quarters
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in black beans, corn, 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  3. Layer half of the tortilla quarters over the sauce, followed by half of the beef filling and half of the cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef filling, and cheese.
  5. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with any leftover cheese.
Bake the Casserole
  1. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add an extra 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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