Description
This Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines all the best elements of classic enchiladas in a convenient casserole form. Layers of tender meat, beans, corn, and cheese are stacked between corn tortillas and baked to perfection, creating a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean meat)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut in halves or quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
For Serving:
- Chopped cilantro and sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meat with onion until browned. Add garlic and taco seasoning, then stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and green chiles. Simmer to combine.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread a layer of the meat mixture in the baking dish. Layer tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly. Rest before serving with cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add extra beans or sautéed vegetables.
- Substitute flour tortillas if preferred. Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
