BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a family friendly casserole packed with plenty of hearty wholesome ingredients. Fresh homemade Enchilada Sauce, green chilis, flour tortillas, and plenty of Cheddar and Monterey Jack combine to take this Tex Mex casserole over the top. For a complete fiesta worthy meal serve with Doritos Taco...

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
2 clove garlic minced
2 c enchilada sauce
1 can(s) black beans drained and rinsed
1 can(s) diced green chilies drained
12 flour or corn tortillas
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar
1 1/4 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1 avocado peeled, seeded diced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 c diced tomato
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno seeded and minced

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch casserole with nonstick spray for ease in cleaning.
  • 2. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat. When the ground beef is about halfway browned add the onion. Cook until the beef is browned the onion is soft. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously. Add 1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce, black beans, and green chiles; cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring to combine.
  • 3. Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer 1/4 of the tortillas on the bottom, then spread 1/3 of the beef mixture, and 1/4 of each cheese. Repeat these layers two more times. Top with the last layer of tortillas, the remaining enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
  • 4. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Cool covered for 5 minutes.
  • 5. Toss avocado with lemon juice. Top casserole with avocado, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno.

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