Description
A comforting and satisfying casserole that layers seasoned beef, red enchilada sauce, and melty cheese for a family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Optional pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika
- Small splash of broth or water if sauce is too thick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a casserole dish, spread a layer of the beef mixture, top with 4 corn tortillas.
- Add more beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Use lean ground meat and lower-fat cheese to make it healthier. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: casserole, beef enchilada, family dinner, comfort food