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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Satisfying Beef Enchilada Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a comforting dish that combines savory ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, perfect for family nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor
  • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce Homemade is recommended
  • 1 can Black Beans Can substitute with pinto or kidney beans
  • 1 can Green Chiles Jalapeños can be used for extra spice
Layers
  • 10 Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Monterey Jack is a great substitute
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Garnish
  • 1 Avocado Sour cream can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice works well too
  • 1 Diced Tomato Can substitute with cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Parsley can replace if needed
  • 1 Minced Jalapeno Adjust to heat preference

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes, adding chopped onion halfway through.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cook for another minute, then add enchilada sauce, black beans, and green chiles.
  4. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the casserole dish, layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  5. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with remaining tortillas, sauce, and cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with avocado, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain excess grease from the beef for a less greasy casserole. Use fresh ingredients for garnishes to enhance flavor.

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