Description
This Beef Enchilada Casserole with Corn Tortillas is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Layers of flavorful beef, black beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce are stacked between corn tortillas and baked to perfection, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce, divided
- 8 corn tortillas, cut in halves
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water; simmer. Stir in black beans and green chilies.
- Layer Casserole: Spread enchilada sauce in baking dish. Layer with tortillas, beef mixture, cheeses, and enchilada sauce. Repeat layering. Top with cheese and olives.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let rest, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Try using green enchilada sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Pair with sour cream, avocado slices, or shredded lettuce for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
