EAT Best Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 oz / 115 g) can diced green chilies
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
     

    For the Casserole:

    • 10 corn tortillas, cut in half
    • 2 cups (500 ml) enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
    • 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup (100 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    For Topping (Optional):

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • avocado, sliced
    • ½ cup sliced black olives

Step 1: Cook the Beef Mixture

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess grease.
  2. Add garlic, black beans, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2: Assemble the Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread ½ cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Layer tortilla halves to cover the bottom.
  4. Add ⅓ of the beef mixture, followed by ¼ cup enchilada sauce and ⅓ of the cheese.
  5. Repeat layers twice more, ending with cheese on top.

Step 3: Bake the Casserole

  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

  1. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  2. Top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and olives, if desired.

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