Ingredients
- For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles (drained)
- For the Casserole Layers:
- 12–14 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- For the Garnish:
- 1 avocado (peeled, seeded, and diced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup diced tomato
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When the beef is about halfway browned, add the chopped onion. Continue cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce heat to low, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Drain any excess grease. Stir in 1 ¼ cups of enchilada sauce, black beans, and green chiles. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring to combine.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Layer ¼ of the tortillas on the bottom, followed by ⅓ of the beef mixture, then ¼ of each cheese. Repeat the layers two more times. For the top layer, place the remaining tortillas, pour over the remaining enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Toss the diced avocado with lemon juice. Once the casserole is done, top with avocado, diced tomato, cilantro, and minced jalapeno. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this casserole ahead of time, refrigerate it, and then bake it when you’re ready.
- Spicy Option: Adjust the amount of jalapeno and green chiles to make it as spicy as you like.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: undefined
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 567
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
