Description
Mexican-inspired black bean and beef enchilada casserole delivers hearty comfort with layers of rich flavors and spicy goodness. Melted cheese and tender meat create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
Beans and Vegetable Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup salsa
Dairy, Sauce, and Tortilla Components:
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat, thoroughly draining any excess fat after cooking.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat mixture, then fold in black beans and salsa, simmering for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Create a thin enchilada sauce base layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Construct the first casserole layer by arranging tortilla pieces across the sauce, spreading an even portion of the beef and bean mixture, then generously sprinkling shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layering process two additional times, ensuring the final top layer features a complete cheese coverage.
- Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce uniformly across the casserole surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil, baking for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow the casserole to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, then serve with optional garnishes of sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy casserole and excess grease pooling in the dish.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa and taco seasoning according to personal preference.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free version or whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and nutrition.
- Prepare casserole ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which helps flavors meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg