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With ingredients like ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and tortillas, this Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe offers all the great flavors of classic enchiladas with none of the work. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Made this but used crushed up tortilla chips instead of corn tortillas. Family loved it.
Why You’ll Love This Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This ground beef enchilada casserole has quickly become one of my family’s favorite dinners. Here are a few reasons why.
- SO easy. Cook the ground beef, combine the ingredients, and layer everything in the casserole dish. No rolling tortillas or worrying about overfilling them.
- Packed with flavor. This casserole has all the flavors of traditional enchiladas, even though it requires none of the fuss.
- Super filling. With ground beef, beans, and corn, this beef enchilada casserole makes a complete filling meal on its own.
If you love beef enchiladas, be sure to check out my easy beef enchiladas recipe and this fun enchilada soup too.
What You’ll Need
This beef enchilada casserole recipe requires just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card below for measurements.
- Ground beef – I like to use an 80/20 that’s not super fatty but still has lots of flavor.
- Garlic & onion – Add flavor to the beef.
- Red enchilada sauce – You can grab a can at the store or try my homemade enchilada sauce.
- Green chilies – Add a bit of heat to the casserole.
- Black beans – Drain and rinse before using.
- Corn – Canned corn is easiest here. Be sure to drain first.
- Spices – Chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Corn tortillas – I find the texture of corn does best in this recipe but you can use flour if you prefer.
- Cheese – I used Colby jack but Monterrey Jack or a Mexican blend would work too.
- Cilantro – For garnish.
How To Make Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
Here’s an overview of how to make this easy casserole. You can find printable instructions in the recipe box below.
- Cook the beef. Cook the ground beef until browned then add the onions and garlic.
- Add the other ingredients. Stir in the enchilada sauce, green chilies, beans, corn, and seasonings. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the casserole. Place a layer of tortillas in a baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture evenly over it then sprinkle on some cheese. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove for the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making your ground beef enchilada casserole.
- Add more to the filling. You can customize this casserole by adding ingredients like sliced olives, diced bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Swap the beef. Substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version of this dish.
- Bake covered. This ensures that the cheese doesn’t burn before the rest of the ingredients warm through.
- Make the filling in advance. Feel free to make the filling a day or so in advance and keep it in the fridge. You may just need to add a minute or two to the bake time since the filling will be cold.
Serving Suggestions
This beef enchilada casserole makes a great meal on its own. Feel free to add some typical enchilada toppings, like sour cream, avocado (or guacamole), and salsa.
Proper Storage
- Fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, either in an airtight container or covered with plastic.
- Reheat. Reheat the whole pan, covered, in the oven until heated through. Individual servings can also be reheated in the microwave.
More Enchilada Recipes To Try
Beef Enchilada Casserole
With ingredients like ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, and tortillas, this Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe offers all the great flavors of classic enchiladas with none of the work. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 oz red enchilada sauce
- 4 oz diced green chilies
- 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can corn drained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the chopped onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the red enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Place a layer of corn tortillas at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle a portion of the shredded cheese on top of the beef mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining beef mixture, and another layer of cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 4mg
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2 comments on “Beef Enchilada Casserole”
Made this but used crushed up tortilla chips instead of corn tortillas. Family loved it.
Easy to make, very good recipe! Family loved it!