Beef Enchilada Casserole
This comforting and hearty casserole recipe is easier and quicker to make than traditional enchiladas. Baked to perfection, this weeknight dinner is well-loved in our home!
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Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- ½ cup green pepper diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can 15.25oz yellow corn drained
- 1 can 15oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15oz can red enchilada sauce hot or mild
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 3 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 corn tortillas cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, making sure to break up the beef as it cooks.
- Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the veggies are softened.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Spread half of the ground beef mixture on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish (about 3 cups).
- Top with half of the cut up tortilla pieces (about 1 cup) and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat once more using the remaining beef mixture, tortilla pieces and cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with desired toppings. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 51gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 918mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 615mgIron: 5mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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