Beef Enchiladas casserole recipe

Sure, here’s a delicious beef enchilada casserole recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the beef filling:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

For the assembly:

• 10-12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
• Enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Optional toppings:

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream
• Sliced jalapeños
• Sliced black olives

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
5. Add the drained black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors. Remove from heat.
6. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
7. Layer half of the corn tortillas on the bottom of the dish, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
8. Spread half of the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the tortillas.
9. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
10. Repeat the layers: tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
11. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the casserole.
12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown on top.
14. Let the enchilada casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
15. Garnish with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, and black olives if desired.

Enjoy your delicious beef enchilada casserole!