Description
Beef Enchilada Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, and gooey cheese, all topped with vibrant salsa. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering restaurant-quality flavors using simple ingredients. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, it’s bound to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Sour cream (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, chili powder, and cumin; cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in black beans and corn; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Layer two tortillas in the baking dish, followed by half of the beef mixture, cheese, and salsa. Repeat with remaining tortillas and mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter option.- Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead; just refrigerate before baking.