Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Bake: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
A creamy and cheesy ground beef enchilada bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer 4 corn tortillas, followed by half of the beef mixture, and a third of the cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with tortillas and remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the ground beef with taco seasoning.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños for extra spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef Enchilada Bake, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner