Description
This beef enchilada casserole is a simple, cheesy, and delicious one-pan meal. It features layers of seasoned beef, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook diced onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In the baking dish, spread ½ cup enchilada sauce. Layer 5 tortillas, half of the beef, and ⅔ cup cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican