BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Servings: 8 people
This is the perfect comfort food! Every bite of this cheesy casserole will surely make your day! Add this to your list now!
Ingredients:
Enchilada Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce (Or make the homemade recipe below)
- 1 12 oz package frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 16 oz can of refried beans
- 12 soft corn tortillas
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 c shredded cheese, (I recommend the Mexican blend)
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
- 2.5 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp basil, dried
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp parsley, dried
- 1/4 c salsa
- 6-oz tomato sauce
- 1.5 c water
Directions:
- Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
- Step 2: Place a skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
- Step 3: Add beef and cook until brown.
- Step 4: Place the enchilada sauce on a baking dish and spread it on the bottom.
- Step 5: Refer to the instructions on the package of the corn to cook.
- Step 6: Distribute evenly half of the refried beans on 6 corn tortillas.
- Step 7: Arrange the tortillas on top of the sauce side up.
- Step 8: In a mixing bowl, add the rest of the enchilada sauce, black beans, spices, corn, ground beef, undrained tomatoes, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Step 9: Place half of the beef enchilada mixture on top of the corn tortillas and spread it evenly.
- Step 10: Spread 1 cup of cheese over the beef mixture.
- Step 11: Repeat the process with the rest of the 6 tortillas.
- Step 12: Place the remaining filled tortillas in the 13 x 9 baking dish, top with enchilada mixture, and sprinkle over the rest of the shredded cheese.
- Step 13: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until done.
- Step 14: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Step 15: Slice into 8 or 12 pieces.
- Step 16: Top each slice with enchilada toppings.
- Step 17: Serve and enjoy!
Gluten-Free Red Enchilada Sauce:
- Step 1: Place a large saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
- Step 2: Add in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add in chilli powder, oregano, ground black pepper, basil, cumin, salsa, tomato sauce, and salt. Stir until well mixed, then pour water.
- Step 4: Allow the mixture to boil.
- Step 5: Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat.
- Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 3mg
