Quick Easy Enchilada Casserole
Get ready for a crowd-pleasing dinner with this Quick Easy Enchilada Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines layers of tender flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef or turkey, savory enchilada sauce, and melty Mexican blend cheese. This one-pan wonder is packed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and zesty spices like cumin and chili powder, delivering bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. It's a hassle-free weeknight meal, ready in just 40 minutes, and perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream for a customizable finish that pairs beautifully with your favorite side dishes. Whether you're looking for comfort food, meal prep ideas, or a quick recipe for busy nights, this enchilada casserole has it all!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce
- 15 ounces, drained and rinsed canned black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup (optional for serving) sour cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef (or turkey) to the skillet and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
Stir in garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Add the enchilada sauce, black beans, and frozen corn to the skillet with the meat mixture. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture at the bottom of the baking dish.
Place 2 flour tortillas over the meat mixture, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom.
Add another layer of the meat mixture, followed by a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process (tortillas, meat mixture, cheese) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt and slightly brown the cheese.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1497 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
