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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up meat, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt; cook 1 minute. Add half the enchilada sauce, the black beans, and green chiles. Stir and remove from heat.
  3. Spread about 2 tablespoons reserved sauce in a 9x13 dish. Layer tortilla halves, then half the beef mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with a final tortilla layer. Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  4. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly. For a crispy top, broil 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely.
  5. Let rest 5 to 8 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream and cilantro.

Notes

Leftovers reheat well; pop individual servings in the microwave or warm the dish in the oven. If you prefer a crunchier top, the broiler step does the job quickly.