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January 8, 2016

Easy As Can Be – Enchilada Casserole Recipe

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If you love Enchiladas and Mexican food, you’ll love this easy Enchilada Casserole recipe!

Enchilada Casserole from dineanddish.net

This was the first year I can remember that I didn’t add “lose x pounds” to my goals for the new year. I wish it was because I was all done losing weight, met my goal, and didn’t need to worry about what I’m eating any longer.  That’s unfortunately not the case. I still have 20-30 pounds to lose that seem to just want to hang on forever and ever and ever.

Instead I’m trying the whole “when you say you are on a diet, that just gives your body permission to gain weight” theory out and NOT being on a diet. I’m eating normal foods, with the goal of just not eating as MUCH in portion sizes as normal. I really believe that’s about the only thing someone in my line of work of recipe development and food photography can do. How can I create all these delicious recipes and not actually eat them? For me, that’d be impossible. 

Enchilada Casserole from dineanddish.net

Some recipes are easier to stop eating at one small servings than others. This Enchilada Casserole recipe would not be one of those recipes. I LOVE Mexican food and enchiladas especially, so I absolutely kept wanting to eat spoonful after spoonful of this really ugly, but majorly tasty recipe!

Enchilada Casserole Recipe on dineanddish.net

This Enchilada Casserole contains 2 kinds of my favorite Bush’s Beans…both Black Beans and Refried Beans… as well as tons of veggies, cheese, and everything else you love in an enchilada!

Enchilada Casserole Recipe from dineanddish.net

Like I said before, it may not be the most beautiful food in the world, but this Enchilada Casserole is worth escaping your diet for…even if just for a day! Enjoy!

Enchilada Casserole from dineanddish.net
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Enchilada Casserole Recipe

It may not be pretty, but this Enchilada Casserole Recipe sure is good!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 15 ounce can Bush's Black Beans
  • 1 15 ounce can whole sweet corn kernels drained
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning or make your own
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
  • 4 8 inch tortillas cut into strips
  • 1 16 ounce can Bush's Refried Beans
  • 1 10 ounce can mild enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When ground beef is partially cooked, add bell peppers. Continuing cooking over medium heat until ground beef is cooked through and bell pepper is tender.
  • Stir in Bush's Black Beans, Corn, Taco Seasoning and Diced Tomatoes. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes and set aside.
  • Place tortilla strips on the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread refried beans over the layer of tortilla strips. Top with the black bean/bell pepper mixture, followed by the enchilada sauce. Top generously with cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes or salsa if desired.

Notes

Inspired by Skinny Mexican Casserole on Damn Delicious.

Looking for more inspiration? Visit these blogs for more casserole recipes:

  • Teriyaki Chicken and Rice from Emily Bites
  • Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole from Two Peas and Their Pod
  • Dorito Chicken Casserole from Buns In My Oven
  • Loaded Pizza Pasta Casserole from Bake at Midnight
  • Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Orzo Casserole from Loaves and Dishes
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Filed Under: Dinner, Main Dish, Menu Plan, Previous Tagged With: beans, casserole, Dinner, enchilada casserole, food, mexican food, recipe

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    January 8, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    I want this for dinner tonight!

  2. Aggie says

    January 8, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I want it for dinner tonight too 🙂

  3. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 8, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    YES! I absolutely agree with your take on healthier eating. I never make NY resolutions to starve myself in January. We just eat healthier every day and drink green smoothies every day. This enchilada casserole looks so good – I am adding it to next week’s menu!

  4. Linda Szymoniak says

    January 8, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    My daughter and I are doing Meatless Mondays and just leaving out the ground beef on this would make it work for us. Sounds great.

  5. Michelle Rittler @ Taste As You Go says

    January 8, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I have my Weeknight Cheese Enchiladas on the menu plan for Monday, but I may have to make your casserole instead. Looks fantastic!

  6. Liz says

    January 10, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Sounds good. Thank you and have a great week.

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