Description
A simple, layered beef enchilada casserole that is perfect for serving a crowd at your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce, divided
- 12 corn tortillas, cut in half
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in half of the enchilada sauce. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs until smooth. Set aside.
- Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange half of the tortilla pieces over the sauce in a single layer.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
- Spoon half of the sour cream mixture over the cheese layer. Sprinkle with black beans.
- Repeat the layers: remaining tortillas, remaining beef mixture, remaining cheeses, and remaining sour cream mixture.
- Pour the remaining half of the enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- For a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture when adding the taco seasoning.
- If you prefer, you can substitute ground turkey for the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75