Beef Enchilada Casserole

Overhead photo of casserole from the oven and garnished with sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.

Course: Beef, Casserole, Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: beef enchilada casserole

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Malinda Linnebur

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is layered with tortillas, enchilada sauce, cheese, and a ground beef mixture. It's flavorful, easier to make than traditional enchiladas, and freezer-friendly!

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Ingredients

1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (15oz) (425g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16oz) (454g) can refried beans
1 tablespoon each: onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder
½ tablespoon dried oregano
12 corn tortillas
1 (15oz) (425g) can enchilada sauce
12 ounces (340g) (3 cups) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion until no longer pink. Drain any grease. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir in the black beans and refried beans.
Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 baking pan. Arrange 4 tortillas on top of the sauce, top with ½ of the meat mixture, ¾ cup shredded cheese, ½ cup enchilada sauce, and 4 more tortillas. Repeat layers ending with remaining enchilada sauce.
Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Let casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

STORAGE: Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Assemble the casserole per the recipe directions, but don't bake. Wrap the dish in plastic wrap and heavy-duty foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking. May need extra baking time.
NUTRITION: Nutrition calculated using corn tortillas, Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

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