Description
Beef Enchilada Rice Casserole delivers a bold Mexican‑inspired flavor with seasoned smoked beef, fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn and tangy enchilada sauce, all topped with melty cheese that browns to bubbly perfection. Ready in 35 minutes, this one‑dish dinner is perfect for busy families seeking comfort, convenience, and a satisfying protein‑rich meal that pairs beautifully with fresh toppings like cilantro, lime or avocado. Garnish with jalapeños or a drizzle of sour cream for heat today
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and onion powder; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9‑by‑13‑inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced beef pepperoni or a pinch of cayenne. The casserole freezes well
- assemble, freeze uncovered, then bake from frozen adding 10 minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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