Description
A delicious and easy one-pan beef enchilada casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, black beans, and gooey melted cheese. This Tex-Mex comfort food is quick to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas, halved
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer 4 corn tortillas at the bottom of the dish. Add half the beef mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the top and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of beef for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex