Description
Looking for the best enchilada casserole? This quick, easy, and cheesy dinner layers tortillas, beef, and sauce in one amazing bake! Perfect for busy nights or family gatherings, it’s simple, comforting, and totally satisfying – a no-fuss Mexican dinner idea!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup canned black beans drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in half the enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. Mix well.
- In a greased 9×13 dish, layer some meat mixture, tortillas, cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Green enchilada sauce adds a fun twist.
- Top with sour cream or avocado slices.
- Great for freezing and reheating later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg