Description
A warm and comforting beef enchilada casserole filled with layers of flavorful beef, beans, cheese, and tortillas, perfect for any gathering or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef and chopped onions in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, black beans, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Spread a little of the beef mixture on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer with tortillas, more beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with optional toppings for a fresh finish.
Notes
Assemble the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate. You can also freeze it unbaked for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg