How to Cook Ground Beef in a Toaster Oven
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This Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe is a family friendly casserole packed with plenty of hearty wholesome ingredients. Fresh homemade Enchilada Sauce, green chilis, flour tortillas, and plenty of Cheddar and Monterey Jack combine to take this Tex Mex casserole over the top. For a complete fiesta worthy meal serve with Doritos Taco Salad and Classic Bloody Marys.
Why this recipe works!
- There is so much great flavor from fresh enchilada sauce, Cheddar, Monterey Jack Cheese and plenty of fresh toppings like cilantro, jalapenos, avocados and tomatoes.
- This casserole is hearty enough to serve big appetites and large families.
- It is easy and quick to prepare with ingredients that are readily available at most supermarkets.
- With simple steps this casserole is virtually foolproof. Even the tweens and teens could help with this one!
How to make Beef Enchilada Casserole?
Start by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. When the beef is about halfway browned add the onion and cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft. Now reduce the heat and add the garlic cooking for about 1 minute and stirring constantly. Then add 1 cup enchilada sauce, beans, and green chiles. Stir to combine cooking over low heat for a few minutes. Now spread a couple tablespoons of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer 1/4 of the tortillas on the bottom, then spread 1/3 of the beef mixture, and 1/4 of each cheese. Then repeat these layers two more times. Finally top with the last layer of flour tortillas, the remaining enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
Cover with baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Top with diced avocado, diced tomatoes, minced jalapeno and chopped cilantro. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing so that the casserole is easier to cut.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Both flour and corn tortillas work for this recipe.
- You can use canned or jarred enchilada sauce however homemade is highly recommended because of the amazing flavor.
- Feel free to swap out the toppings for what your family enjoys most. Other garnishes might include black olives, sour cream, green onions, jalapeno pepper, salsa, or shredded lettuce.
- Pinto beans, navy beans, lentils or black eyed peas can be substituted for the black beans although they should all be precooked for this recipe.
- This recipe tastes best right out of the oven. If reheating cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
A layered Beef enchilada casserole made with ground beef, onions, garlic, homemade enchilada sauce, and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on every layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stovetop/bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed.
- 1 can (7 ounces) diced green chiles drained
- 12–14 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 avocado peeled, seeded diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 inch casserole with nonstick cooking spray for ease in cleaning.
- Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat. When the ground beef is about halfway browned add the onion. Cook until the beef is browned the onion is soft. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring continuously. Drain any excess grease. Add 1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce, black beans, and green chiles; cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring to combine.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer 1/4 of the tortillas on the bottom, then spread 1/3 of the beef mixture, and 1/4 of each cheese. Repeat these layers two more times. Top with the last layer of tortillas, the remaining enchilada sauce, and the remaining cheese.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Cool covered for 5 minutes.
- Toss avocado with lemon juice. Top casserole with avocado, tomato, cilantro and jalapeno.
Notes
- Protip: to remove excess grease from browned ground beef simply tilt the skillet and soak up extra grease with paper towels.
- Both flour and corn tortillas work for this recipe.
- You can use canned or jarred enchilada sauce however homemade is highly encouraged because of the amazing flavor.
- Feel free to swap out the toppings for what your family enjoys most. Other toppings might include black olives, sour cream, green onions, or shredded lettuce.
- Pinto beans, navy beans or even lentils or black eyed peas can be substituted for the black beans although they should all be precooked for this recipe.
- This recipe tastes best right out of the oven. If reheating cover the casserole with foil and place in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. You can also reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
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