Description
This Enchilada Casserole is a delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, with layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese, and corn tortillas baked to perfection. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook meat mixture: Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in black beans, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, spices. Simmer.
- Layer in baking dish: Spread meat mixture in a greased baking dish. Layer with tortillas, meat, and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas or shredded rotisserie chicken for variation.
- Add corn or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Serve with sour cream, avocado, or salsa on the side.