Quick Easy Enchilada Casserole

Get ready for a crowd-pleasing dinner with this Quick Easy Enchilada Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines layers of tender flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef or turkey, savory enchilada sauce, and melty Mexican blend cheese. This one-pan wonder is packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and zesty spices like cumin and chili powder, delivering bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. It's a hassle-free weeknight meal, ready in just 40 minutes, and perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream for a customizable finish that pairs beautifully with your favorite side dishes. Whether you're looking for comfort food, meal prep ideas, or a quick recipe for busy nights, this enchilada casserole has it all!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 15 ounces enchilada sauce
• 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 8 medium flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (optional for serving) sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Add the enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture at the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 8

Place 2 flour tortillas over the meat mixture, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom.

Step 9

Add another layer of the meat mixture, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.

Step 10

Repeat the layering process (tortillas, meat mixture, cheese) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt and slightly brown the cheese.

Step 13

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1672.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3051.3

Total Fat 184.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 521.1mg	0%
Sodium 6038.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 148.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2208.7mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 2130.0mg	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: 53.2%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 27.8%