Description
Mexican comfort cuisine reaches new heights with this hearty beef enchilada casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and warm tortillas create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounces (411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces (425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces (425 grams) corn, drained
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 10.75 ounces (305 grams) red enchilada sauce
Topping:
- 1.5 cups (340 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.33 cup (80 milliliters) chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) sliced green onions
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to a moderate 350°F, preparing a 3-quart casserole dish with a light coating of non-stick spray.
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions until meat loses its raw appearance and vegetables soften, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Introduce minced garlic to the sizzling mixture, allowing its pungent notes to develop for a brief moment. Carefully drain accumulated fat, returning skillet to heat.
- Blend diced tomatoes, robust enchilada sauce, hearty black beans, sweet corn kernels, and fluffy cooked rice into the meat mixture. Sprinkle in zesty seasonings like Slap Ya Mama, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the vibrant concoction, stirring periodically to prevent scorching, until ingredients meld and heat thoroughly, creating a rich, unified filling.
- Transfer the steaming mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent flavor distribution.
- Generously crown the dish with a blanket of shredded cheddar cheese, promising a golden, melted topping.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling landscape for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once emerged from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and delicate green onion slices for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately, inviting diners to enjoy this comforting, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using fresh, high-quality ground beef for a rich, hearty base that elevates the entire casserole’s taste profile.
- Layer ingredients strategically to ensure each bite delivers a perfect blend of spicy, cheesy, and savory elements that’ll make taste buds dance.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes and Slap Ya Mama seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 554
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg