Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole
Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole stacks soft tortillas with seasoned beef, refried black beans, and plenty of melty Jack cheeses for a rich, spicy bite in every slice. Tex-Mex tomatoes, green chiles, and a tangy red enchilada sauce keep it saucy without getting soggy. Serve this crowd-pleaser for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual game-day spread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cook and stir the ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the diced tomatoes, green chiles, cilantro, and taco seasoning mix, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Stir the black beans and 1 can of red enchilada sauce together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Combine the pepperjack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a separate bowl.
- 5
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the tortillas one at a time until slightly crisp, about 15 seconds per side.
- 6
Place one tortilla on the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Spread a generous layer of the black bean mixture over the tortilla, then spread a layer of the ground beef mixture on top. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese mixture over the meat and pour 1/4 cup of red enchilada sauce over the top. Repeat the layers of tortilla, bean mixture, meat, cheese, and sauce, ending with cheese and enchilada sauce on top.
- 7
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling and the enchiladas are cooked through, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and serve with sour cream.
- Calories 769.3 kcal High 38%
- Protein 41.04 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 55.07 g 20%
- Total Fat 43.05 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 23.49 g High 117%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.67 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1869.73 mg High 81%
- Dietary Fiber 6.79 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.54 g --
- Added Sugars 1.3 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 842.82 mg Good Source 65%
- Iron 4.87 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 320.9 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 106.34 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 16.52 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 769.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 769.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole healthy?
- Layered Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 769.3 calories and 41.04 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1869.73 mg (81% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.49 g (117% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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