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Enchilada Casserole (Family Dinner)

A delicious and hearty enchilada casserole perfect for family dinners, combining layers of tortillas, cheese, and a flavorful filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 can Enchilada sauce Use red or green sauce based on preference
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
Casserole Assembly
  • 8 oz Corn tortillas Cut into quarters
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Can use a blend of cheeses
  • 1 cup Sour cream Optional for serving
  • 1 cup Green onions, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
  2. Drain excess fat, then stir in black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of the filling, followed by a layer of tortilla quarters, then a layer of cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and green onions.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add an extra 10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.