Description
A delightful Tex-Mex casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, zesty enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10–12 corn tortillas (about 8-inch size)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef, season with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
- Layer corn tortillas over the sauce, followed by half of the ground beef mixture, half of the black beans, enchilada sauce, and one cup of shredded cheese.
- Add another layer of tortillas, remaining ground beef, black beans, enchilada sauce, and another cup of shredded cheese.
- Top with a final layer of tortillas, remaining enchilada sauce, and the last cup of shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with chopped cilantro, cut into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Can be frozen before baking for up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Tex-Mex, Ground Beef, Enchilada, Casserole, Comfort Food