Description
A hearty baked casserole layered with seasoned beef, homemade enchilada sauce, black beans, corn tortillas, and melted Colby Jack cheese.
Ingredients
For the Enchilada Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Casserole:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 can (4.5 ounces) diced green chiles
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
12 small corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Cooking spray
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. To make the enchilada sauce, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and kosher salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Stir in the cumin and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then sprinkle in the flour and stir well.
4. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock until smooth. Add the tomato sauce and minced garlic. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Blend the sauce if you prefer a smoother texture.
5. In a separate skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Once the meat begins to brown, add the diced onion and continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked.
6. Drain excess grease from the beef mixture, then stir in the diced green chiles and black beans.
7. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Stir another 1/2 cup of sauce into the beef mixture.
8. Dip 6 tortillas into the remaining sauce to coat them lightly, then layer them across the bottom of the baking dish.
9. Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas and top with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
10. Dip the remaining tortillas in the sauce and place them over the first layer. Add the remaining beef mixture and finish with the remaining cheese.
11. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For cleaner slices, allow the casserole to rest before serving.
Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded varieties.
The casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American