Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole has all of the flavors of enchiladas with no rolling required! This cheesy enchilada skillet comes together in one pot on the stove top and it's ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and chopped; sub with green bell pepper or omit
- 3 cloves garlic
- 14 ounces red enchilada sauce about 1 1/2 cups
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 4 6" corn tortillas soft taco size; cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 4 ounces grated Colby jack cheese about 1 1/2 cups; sub with your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the ground beef and break up into chunks with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the poblano pepper and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 poblano pepper, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the enchilada sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the black beans, corn and corn tortilla pieces. Simmer covered for 3-5 minutes, then stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes more or until the tortillas have softened to the desired doneness and the sauce has thickened.14 ounces red enchilada sauce, 15 ounces black beans, 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, 4 6" corn tortillas
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Top with the grated cheese and place the lid back on the skillet until the cheese has melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro, 4 ounces grated Colby jack cheese
Notes
- Pro tip: Prep my homemade red enchilada sauce a few days in advance to make this meal go even more quickly, or use your favorite store bought brand as a time saver.
- This recipe is easily customized with your favorite ground meat, veggies, tortillas and cheese.
- Use corn tortillas to make this casserole gluten-free, omit the tortillas altogether for a low carb option.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 4mg