Black Bean And Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This Black Bean and Beef Enchilada Casserole is a deliciously layered dish featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce. It's an easy, hearty dinner perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This casserole has all the flavors of enchiladas without the fuss of rolling tortillas! Keywords: Black bean beef enchilada casserole, easy enchilada casserole, Mexican casserole, ground beef enchilada, weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and salsa. Cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 1/3 of the tortilla pieces over the sauce, followed by 1/3 of the beef and bean mixture, and 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of cheese on top.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use flour tortillas if you prefer a softer texture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños or diced green chiles for extra spice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg