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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is an easy layered Mexican dinner with ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce. Family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and budget-friendly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 229kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1 oz packet taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 15.25 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.25 oz can corn, rinsed and drained
  • 1 4 oz can diced jalapeño peppers
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 10 oz cans red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Lime
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 7–10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and water until well combined.
  • Add 1½ cans of enchilada sauce along with the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and jalapeños. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce into the bottom of the casserole dish, then layer 6 tortillas over the top (they should overlap).
  • Spread ⅔ of the beef mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with half of the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
  • Add another layer of 6 tortillas, followed by the remaining filling and remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

For extra heat, use hot enchilada sauce or add fresh jalapeños.
Leftovers reheat well for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg