Beef Enchilada Casserole

5 from 3 votes

Beef Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is loaded with ground beef, corn, black beans, and enchilada sauce, all layered with corn tortillas and cheddar cheese. This casserole is a perfect meal for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Beef Enchilada Casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 622kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
½ cup yellow onion diced
½ cup green bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 15.25-ounce can yellow corn, drained
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can red enchilada sauce (hot or mild)
3 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
10 corn tortillas cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro diced avocado, sour cream, lime slices, etc.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Cook the beef and vegetables

In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender. Turn heat to medium-low.
Add the corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.

Assemble the casserole

In the prepared baking dish, spread half of the beef mixture in the bottom of the dish (about 3 cups).
Top with half of the cut up corn 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.

Bake and serve

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with desired toppings. Serve while hot.

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