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Beef Enchilada Casserole.

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A hearty Beef Enchilada Casserole layered with ground beef, tortillas, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 695 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 poblano peppers, chopped

Sauces and Staples

  • 3-4 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup dry rice

Casserole Components

  • 12 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese

Toppings

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions and or cilantro
  • plain Greek yogurt for serving
  • shredded lettuce/green onion/cilantro for serving
  • cubed or sliced avocado for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and taco seasoning together until the beef is browned all over, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from the heat.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 1 cup of enchilada sauce with 6 tortillas. Add the beef, then 1-2 cups more enchilada sauce, the dry rice, poblano peppers, green onions, and black beans. Pour over 1 ½ cups of water, season with salt, gently stir to mix, and arrange in an even layer. Lay over 6 corn tortillas. Add the final cup of enchilada sauce. Top with cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 10 to 20 minutes. If the rice is hard, add ⅓ cup more water and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve the casserole topped as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 695kcal
Keyword Beef, Beef Enchilada Casserole, casserole, Comfort Food, dinner, enchiladas
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