Beef Enchilada Casserole with Corn Tortillas Recipe
Beef Enchilada Casserole with corn tortillas is a quick and hearty Mexican-inspired dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and enchilada sauce. This flavorful casserole is a great weeknight meal, combining all the classic enchilada flavors in an easy-to-make, baked casserole form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 corn tortillas, quartered
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Layer with corn tortillas, beef mixture, cheese, and more enchilada sauce. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use green enchilada sauce or a combination of red and green for a twist.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg