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Beef Enchilada Casserole is an easy ground beef casserole recipe loaded with corn, black beans, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese.

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Beef Enchilada Casserole is a hearty layered casserole with all the flavours of beef enchiladas.

This cheesy ground beef casserole has a bit of a kick.

This enchilada casserole recipe takes about an hour from start to finish and serves six people.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this ground beef casserole, I started by greasing a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and setting it aside.

Then I heated some oil in a large skillet.

I added some ground beef to the skillet.

I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.

Once the ground beef was fully browned, I added some diced onions, green bell pepper and minced garlic to the skillet.

I stirred well and cooked until the vegetables were tender.

Then I added some corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan.

I stirred all of the ingredients together well.

I spread approximately half of the ground beef mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

I sprinkled some chopped corn tortilla pieces on top.

Then I sprinkled some shredded cheese over the tortilla pieces.

I spooned the remainder of the ground beef mixture on top.

I sprinkled some more chopped tortilla pieces over the ground beef.

I sprinkled some more shredded cheddar cheese on top.

I covered the dish with foil.

I placed the dish in the oven and baked the casserole for thirty minutes.

I removed the dish from the oven and took off the foil.

 

I sprinkled some chopped cilantro on top.

 

Then the cheesy enchilada casserole was ready to serve.

 

I sliced the casserole and placed the slices on plates.

 

I topped the plated slices with sour cream and diced avocado.

You could serve your casserole with any of your favourite toppings.

This simple but flavourful ground beef casserole is sure to be a family favourite.

If you are looking for an easy ground beef casserole recipe, then you need to try this Beef Enchilada Casserole!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Beef Enchilada Casserole:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• ½ cup yellow onion, diced
• ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 (15.25-ounce) can yellow corn, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can red enchilada sauce (hot or mild)
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 10 corn tortillas, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, lime slices, etc.

How to Make Beef Enchilada Casserole:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
4. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
5. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender. Turn heat to medium-low.
6. Add the corn, black beans, enchilada sauce, chili powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
7. In the prepared baking dish, spread half of the beef mixture in the bottom of the dish (about 3 cups).
8. Top with half of the cut up corn tortilla pieces (about 1 cup) and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Repeat once more using the remaining beef mixture, tortilla pieces, and cheddar cheese.
10. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
11. Garnish with desired toppings. Serve while hot.
12. Enjoy!

FAQS:

How should I store the Beef Enchilada Casserole?

• To store the Beef Enchilada Casserole, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I use a different type of cheese?

• Yes, you can use any type of cheese you like. Pepper jack or Monterey jack cheese would be a good substitute for the cheddar cheese.

What are substitutions that I can make?

• You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if you prefer. If you don’t have corn tortillas, you can use flour tortillas instead. The vegetables can be adjusted to your liking. Use green instead of red enchilada sauce.

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