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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Delicious Beef Enchilada Casserole, perfect for family dinners with layers of beef, cheese, and tortillas.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 792 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • 12-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 cup diced white onion about ½ medium
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño optional, deseeded
  • 2 packets taco seasoning or 56 grams (½ cup) homemade
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup beef stock or water
  • 1 can black beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ½ cups red enchilada sauce canned or homemade
  • 18 to 24 tortillas corn tortillas 4.5-inch
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded, about 5 cups lightly packed

Instructions
 

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Add the ground chuck to a 12-inch skillet and brown it over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Add onions, garlic, and jalapeño to the beef and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle taco seasoning and kosher salt, then add beef stock (or water) and stir to coat. Finally, add drained black beans and stir to combine.
  • Pour 2 ½ cups of enchilada sauce into a bowl. Dip corn tortillas into the sauce and line the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle ¾ cup cheese over tortillas, top with half of the meat mixture and another ¾ cup cheese. Repeat layering with tortillas, 1 cup cheese, remaining meat, and another cup of cheese before topping with remaining tortillas and enchilada sauce.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about another 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Allow to cool on the countertop for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into 8 squares and serve garnished with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
  • Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a saucier casserole, add an additional ½ cup of sauce over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 792kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 54gFat: 40g
Keyword Beef Enchilada Casserole, casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Enchiladas, family meal
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