Description
A delicious and hearty Beef Enchilada Casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for a comforting family meal with a Mexican-American flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce, divided
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into halves
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until beef is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add taco seasoning and water, stirring well to combine. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Beans and Corn: Stir in black beans, corn, salt, and pepper, then remove skillet from heat.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the tortilla halves over the sauce, followed by half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and enchilada sauce.
- Add Final Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Covered: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- For extra heat, add diced green chilies or jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
