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Patricia

Beef Enchilada Casserole: A Delicious Family Favorite!

A delicious and hearty Beef Enchilada Casserole that is perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the black beans, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom. Layer half of the tortilla quarters over the beef mixture, followed by half of the remaining beef mixture, and then half of the cheese.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the casseroleCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a plant-based meat alternative for a vegetarian version.

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