Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomato with jalapenos; 1 (15 ounce) canrefried black beans with lime juice; 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 -2 teaspoon garlic, minced; 2 (10 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce (1 mild and 1 hot); 18 corn tortillas; 2 cups mexican shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomato with jalapenos
1 (15 ounce) canrefried black beans with lime juice
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon cumin
1 -2 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 (10 ounce) cans red enchilada sauce (1 mild and 1 hot)
18 corn tortillas
2 cups mexican shredded cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large skillet cook, hamburger, onion and garlic till hamburger is no longer pink.
2
Drain.
3
Return mixture to the skillet and add the next 6 ingredients.
4
Heat through.
5
Mix enchilada sauces together.
6
In a 9x13 dish add a small amount of the enchilada sauce to slightly cover bottom.
7
Lay 6 tortillas (they will slightly overlap) then add meat mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
8
Repeat again.
9
The final layer will be the last 6 tortillas.
10
Pour enchilada sauce over the entire pan; making sure it gets down the sides.
11
Cover with foil and bake 40 - 45 minutes till heated through.
12
Uncover; sprinkle a little cheese and let stand a few minutes to firm up.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomato with jalapenos, 1 (15 ounce) canrefried black beans with lime juice, and more.

Yes, Beef Enchilada Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Enchilada Casserole

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