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Beef Enchilada Casserole with Rice

Savory Beef Enchilada Casserole with Rice in 30 Minutes

This Beef Enchilada Casserole with Rice is a quick and comforting dish loaded with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean preferred
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes canned
  • 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn frozen
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice any type
  • 1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 0.25 cup Green Onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat and mix in diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cooked rice, and spices.
  5. Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is great for leftovers and can be refrigerated or frozen for later meals.

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