This Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe is a family-friendly casserole packed with many hearty, wholesome ingredients.
This Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe brings together the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine in a convenient and comforting dish. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this casserole layers tender ground beef, savory onions, and garlic with zesty enchilada sauce, hearty black beans, and mild green chiles. All of this is nestled between layers of soft tortillas and topped with a generous blanket of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 ½ lbs |
| Onion, finely chopped | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Enchilada sauce | 2 cups |
| Black beans, drained and rinsed | 1 can (15 oz) |
| Diced green chiles, drained | 1 can (7 oz) |
| Flour or corn tortillas | 12-14 |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1 ¼ cups |
| Shredded Monterey Jack cheese | 1 ¼ cups |
| Avocado, peeled, seeded, diced | 1 |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Tomato, diced | 1/2 cup |
| Cilantro, chopped | 1/4 cup |
| Jalapeno, seeded and minced | 1 |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, black beans, and diced green chiles. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
- Spread half of the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining beef mixture, and the remaining cheese.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and slightly crispy.
- Garnish and Serve:
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the avocado topping by tossing diced avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Garnish with diced tomato, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeno, and the prepared avocado topping.
