Description
A versatile and hearty beef enchilada casserole that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can red enchilada sauce (about 10 oz)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until the beef is browned and onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the bottom of a baking dish (about 9×13 inches) with corn tortillas.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of black beans, and enchilada sauce.
- Add a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Paired excellently with sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Can be easily customized with different meats or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg