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Beef Enchilada Casserole

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๐ŸŒฎ Beef Enchilada Casserole delivers layers of seasoned beef, melted cheese, and spices for a rich and comforting meal.
๐Ÿง€ This easy casserole method simplifies traditional enchiladas, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 small diced yellow onion

– 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 minced garlic

– 1 pound ground beef

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

– 1 small diced yellow onion

– 4.5 ounces diced green chiles

– 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)

– 12 corn tortillas (6 inches each)

– 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or mild cheddar or Pepper Jack as substitutes)

Instructions

1-First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9ร—13-inch baking dish.

2-To make the enchilada sauce, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and sautรฉ 1 small diced yellow onion with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until translucent.

3-Add 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin and 2 teaspoons chili powder, cook briefly, then stir in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.

4-Whisk in 1 cup chicken stock, 15 ounces tomato sauce, and 2 cloves minced garlic, then simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.

5-In another skillet, cook 1 pound ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until browned, then add the second 1 small diced yellow onion and cook until the beef is done.

6-Drain any fat and stir in 4.5 ounces diced green chiles and 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed).

7-Blend the enchilada sauce until smooth if you like, then pour 1/2 cup into the bottom of the baking dish and mix another 1/2 cup into the beef mixture.

8-Dip 6 corn tortillas (6 inches each) into the remaining sauce and layer them in the dish.

9-Spread half the beef mixture over the tortillas and top with 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese.

10-Repeat with the remaining 6 corn tortillas, beef mixture, and top with 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese.

11-Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

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Notes

๐Ÿง€ Shred cheese from a block for best melting.
โฒ๏ธ Use store-bought enchilada sauce to save time with good flavor.
๐ŸŒฝ Substitute black beans with frozen corn for variation.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 445
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1058 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg