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BEEF ENCHILADA BAKE Recipe

BEEF ENCHILADA BAKE Recipe
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This Beef Enchilada Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Layers of seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, and cheese are baked to perfection, resulting in a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Ground Beef Mixture:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)

Layering:

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10 small flour or corn tortillas (cut into halves)

Garnish:

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. STEP 1: PREHEAT OVEN Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. STEP 2: COOK THE BEEF In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Drain any excess grease.
  3. STEP 3: SEASON AND ADD SAUCE Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and black beans (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. STEP 4: LAYER THE CASSEROLE Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer tortilla halves over the beef mixture, followed by more beef and a sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
  5. STEP 5: BAKE UNTIL GOLDEN Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. STEP 6: GARNISH AND SERVE Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream.

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Keywords: Beef Enchilada Bake, Enchilada Casserole, Mexican Casserole

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