Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is a quick and flavorful one-pan Mexican-inspired dish. Featuring seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn tortillas, and a zesty enchilada sauce, it’s topped with melted Mexican cheese for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
Spices and Sauces
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- 10 oz enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa
Other Ingredients
- 14 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 small corn tortillas, chopped
- 1 ½ cups Mexican 3 cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef along with the diced onion. Cook until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and return the skillet to the stove top.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Stir in the chili powder, garlic salt, cumin, and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add the enchilada sauce, salsa, and rinsed black beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine the flavors.
- Incorporate Tortillas and Cheese: Stir in the chopped corn tortillas so they absorb some of the enchilada sauce. Once heated through, evenly sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the lid, add your favorite taco toppings if desired, and serve immediately for a delicious and hearty enchilada casserole.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas with flour tortillas if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- To make it a bit lighter, use lean ground beef or turkey.
- This skillet dish can be served with sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or additional salsa for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or microwave.
Keywords: ground beef casserole, enchilada casserole, Mexican skillet, easy dinner, one-pan meal
