Description
Savor this hearty beef enchilada casserole with rice that blends Mexican-inspired flavors into one comforting dish. Cheese-covered layers and spicy meat combine perfectly, inviting you to enjoy a satisfying meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- 10.75 oz (305 g) red enchilada sauce
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz (425 g) corn, drained
- 1.5 cups (340 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 14.5 oz (411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.33 cup (80 mL) chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup (60 mL) sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick coating.
- Meat Foundation: In a large skillet, sauté ground beef and onions until meat browns and vegetables become translucent, releasing rich aromatics.
- Flavor Layering: Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, drain excess fat, then incorporate diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and cooked rice with Slap Ya Mama, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmering Fusion: Allow mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, until ingredients meld and heat thoroughly, creating a cohesive, intensely flavored filling.
- Cheese Topping: Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish, evenly spread, and generously cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Baking Transformation: Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onion slices, serving immediately to capture peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is cooked completely and onions are translucent for maximum flavor development and food safety.
- Manage Fat Carefully: Drain excess fat thoroughly to prevent a greasy texture and reduce unnecessary calories in the final dish.
- Layer Seasonings Strategically: Add spices gradually and taste-test to balance heat and depth, preventing overwhelming or bland results.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Watch casserole closely during final baking to achieve perfect golden-brown cheese without burning or overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg