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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Savory Beef Enchilada Casserole for Ultimate Comfort Cooking

Experience the delicious layers of Beef Enchilada Casserole, a perfect dish for family dinners bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or lentils or finely chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian option
  • 6 pieces Corn Tortillas or thinly sliced zucchini or processed cauliflower tortillas for a low-carb alternative
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese or dairy-free cheese like cashew-based options
  • 1 cup Diced Onion yellow or white onion works great
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin adjust based on preference
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend if necessary
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for a vegetarian variant
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce opt for low-sodium options if needed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is ideal, jarred can save time
  • 1 can Green Chiles optional but recommended
  • 1 can Black Beans optional but enhances protein and fiber

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat, add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Sprinkle in chili powder and cumin, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the flour and mix to create a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken stock and tomato sauce while stirring continuously to avoid lumps, then add minced garlic and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat, then mix in sautéed onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Combine green chiles and black beans with half of the enchilada sauce into the cooked beef and stir well.
  7. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in the baking dish, dip six corn tortillas in the sauce and layer them at the bottom.
  8. Add half of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese on top, then repeat with another layer of tortillas and the remaining filling, finishing with cheese.
  9. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on dietary needs and preferences. This casserole is great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.

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