beef enchilada casserole

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Oct 18, 2020

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a family friendly casserole packed with plenty of hearty wholesome ingredients. Fresh homemade Enchilada Sauce, green chilis, flour tortillas, and plenty of Cheddar and Monterey Jack combine to take this Tex Mex casserole over the top. For a complete fiesta worthy meal serve with Doritos Taco Salad and Classic Bloody Marys.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced green chilies drained
  • 12 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 avocado peeled, seeded diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced

How To Make beef enchilada casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch casserole with nonstick spray for ease in cleaning.
  • Step 2
    Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat. When the ground beef is about halfway browned add the onion. Cook until the beef is browned the onion is soft. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously. Add 1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce, black beans, and green chiles; cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring to combine.
  • Step 3
    Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer 1/4 of the tortillas on the bottom, then spread 1/3 of the beef mixture, and 1/4 of each cheese. Repeat these layers two more times. Top with the last layer of tortillas, the remaining enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
  • Step 4
    Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Cool covered for 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Toss avocado with lemon juice. Top casserole with avocado, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno.

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