Description
Black Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole is a layered Mexican-inspired dish combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, and enchilada sauce with melted cheese and tortillas. This easy casserole is a comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, delivering bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, diced tomatoes, and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce at the bottom.
- Layer 4 tortillas on the sauce, followed by half of the beef and bean mixture, 1 cup of cheese, and more enchilada sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner version.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or more chili powder.
- For extra creaminess, add a layer of sour cream between the tortillas and beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg