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Beef Enchilada Casserole with ground beef

A spiced beef, bean, and corn filling layers with tortillas, homemade chili sauce, and melted cheese before baking.

$2.45per serving $$
75 minstart to table
8servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 2 cups corn
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
  • pico de gallo (optional)
  • pickled onions (optional)
  • sour cream (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and spices, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Whisk in the tomato paste and stock, then simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.
  3. Cook the beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
  4. Stir in the green chiles, black beans, and corn, then cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Layer sauce, tortillas, filling, pepper jack, and cheddar in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered at 375 F for 30 minutes until bubbling, then rest for 8 minutes before adding any optional toppings.

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