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Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
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Beef Enchilada Casserole simplifies the traditional Mexican meal by layering ingredients in a casserole dish, resulting in a flavorful and comforting dish that is easy to make.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Casserole:

  • 10 small tortillas, halved (corn or flour)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 15 ounces black beans or pinto beans
  • 7 ounces diced green chiles, drained
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce, homemade or canned
  • 2½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Ingredients for Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 30 oz (2 15-ounce cans) tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp tomato bouillon or chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Toppings:

  • Sliced avocado
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef: In a large saucepan, cook the ground beef until no longer pink.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 more minutes.
  3. Combine Beans and Chiles: Add black beans and green chiles, heat for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Blend onion, garlic, half of the tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, chili powder, jalapeno, tomato paste, and bouillon. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, stir in flour, then add sauce from the blender, remaining tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Cook until hot and bubbly.
  5. Layer Casserole: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan. Layer tortillas, sauce, beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers and bake for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Serve: Top with avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato, sour cream, and salsa.

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