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Enchilada Casserole

Beef & Bean Enchilada Casserole

This Enchilada Casserole is the BEST recipe for busy weeknights! It is SO easy to make and incredibly delicious every time. This recipe requires minimal ingredients and is easy to clean up. Your family will ask for this meal again and again!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 405
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Mexican Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 4-oz can chopped green chilis
  • 1 15.5-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 20 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 cups Mexican Style Shredded Cheese, divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 ℉
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the Mexican spice and salt. Continue cooking until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  3. Mix in the black beans and green chilis until just combined.
  4. Assemble the casserole by starting with 1/3 of enchilada sauce on the bottom. Add 4 corn tortillas, spacing them out in the pan, they may slightly overlap. Evenly spread 1/3 of the meat & bean mixture. Then evenly spread 1 cup of cheese.
  5. Repeat 2 more times, ending with cheese on top.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchilada sauce is bubbling. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown

  • 405 calories per serving
  • 21 grams of fat per serving
  • 7 grams of fiber per serving
  • 30 grams of carbs per serving
  • 19 grams of protein per serving

Store & Reheat

Store

Fridge: Cover the casserole container with a lid. Allow it to cool to room temperature before securing the lid (about 30-45 minutes). Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze casserole for up to 3 months. Place the casserole in the fridge to thaw overnight for best results. I recommend reheating in the oven after the casserole has been frozen.

Reheat

Microwave: Place a section of the casserole on a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until heated through.*
Stovetop: Not recommended.
Oven: Preheat oven to 350 ℉ . Cover the casserole with foil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.*
* Total time depends on the amount you are reheating.