Description
Beef Enchilada Casserole is a quick and comforting twist on traditional enchiladas with layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, tortillas, and cheese, all topped with homemade enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4.5 ounces diced green chiles
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 3 cups shredded colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- For the enchilada sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add 1 diced onion and 1/2 tsp salt. Sauté 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add chili powder and cumin, cook 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tbsp flour, slowly whisk in chicken stock, then add tomato sauce and garlic. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- For the filling: Cook ground beef in a separate skillet with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add diced onion and cook until beef is fully cooked (~5 minutes). Drain fat and stir in green chiles and black beans.
- Transfer sauce to blender and blend smooth (optional). Pour 1/2 cup sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Mix 1/2 cup sauce into beef mixture.
- Dip 6 tortillas in remaining sauce and layer on bottom of baking dish. Spread half the beef mixture over tortillas and top with 1 cup cheese.
- Dip remaining 6 tortillas in sauce, layer on top with remaining beef mixture and 2 cups cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- You can replace ground beef with chicken or turkey.
- Use your favorite homemade or store-bought enchilada sauce.
- Serve with sour cream, avocado, or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican