Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Satisfy your craving for bold and comforting Mexican-inspired flavors with this Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole! This easy-to-make, layered dish combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce for a dinner that's sure to impress. Soft corn tortillas add a hearty base, while optional black beans and black olives provide extra texture and richness. Baked to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro, this casserole offers all the flavors of traditional enchiladas with the convenience of a one-pan meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups enchilada sauce
• 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup cooked black beans (optional)
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Mix in the enchilada sauce, diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. If using black beans, stir them in at this step. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Place 4 of the corn tortillas over the beef mixture, overlapping them slightly to cover the surface.

Step 7

Spread half of the remaining beef mixture on top of the tortillas, followed by half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 8

Repeat the layers with the remaining 4 tortillas, beef mixture, and cheeses.

Step 9

If using black olives, sprinkle them on top of the final cheese layer.

Step 10

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 13

Cut into portions and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1783.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2910.3

Total Fat 207.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 632.7mg	0%
Sodium 7423.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 181.2g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 2671.1mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 2675.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 13.5%