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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Savory Beef Enchilada Casserole for Family Comfort Nights

Delicious Beef Enchilada Casserole combines layers of spiced ground beef, enchilada sauce, and cheese for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey or lentils
  • 1 medium Onion chopped; or use shallots or leeks
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; or use garlic powder
  • 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce or green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can Black Beans drained; or use pinto beans
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies or jalapeños for more spice
  • 12 small Corn Tortillas or flour/gluten-free tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican Blend; or try pepper jack
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional; or use parsley as a substitute

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your tools: a large skillet and a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In the large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well-seasoned.
  4. Add black beans and red enchilada sauce to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
  5. Cut the corn tortillas in half to facilitate layering.
  6. In the greased baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture, followed by tortilla halves, then sprinkle cheese. Repeat the layers finishing with cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavors. Customize with toppings like olives or jalapeños to match preferences.

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