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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground chuck, tortillas, and cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 792 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • 12-inch skillet

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • ½ medium white onion, diced about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced about 1 tablespoon
  • ½ none jalapeño, deseeded and minced optional, about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 packets taco seasoning or 56 grams (½ cup) homemade
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup beef stock or water
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 15-ounce (425g)

Sauce and Tortillas

  • 3 ½ cups red enchilada sauce canned or homemade
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded about 5 cups, lightly packed

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream
  • chopped cilantro
  • sliced jalapeños

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Add the ground chuck to a 12-inch skillet on medium heat, breaking apart the meat. Brown the meat for 6 to 7 minutes and spoon off the grease.
  • Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeño to the beef, cooking until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle taco seasoning and kosher salt, then add beef stock and stir until coated. Add black beans and combine.
  • Pour 2 ½ cups of enchilada sauce into a large bowl. Dip each corn tortilla in the sauce, then layer in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle ¾ cup cheese on the tortillas, then half the meat mixture, followed by another ¾ cup cheese. Repeat this process, topping with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese bubbles, another 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then cut into 8 squares. Serve garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.

Notes

Store cooled enchilada casserole leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 792kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 53gFat: 40g
Keyword Beef, Beef Enchilada Casserole, casserole, comfort food, Easy Recipe, Enchiladas
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