Beef Enchilada Casserole with Rice

If you love beef enchiladas, but not the hassle of rolling and filling tortillas, then this delicious beef enchilada casserole with rice is the perfect weeknight meal for you! It’s all the delicious flavors in an easy-to-make casserole. If you love easy, hearty meals, then you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m sharing a delicious beef enchilada casserole loaded with ground beef, cheese, vegetables, zesty, Tex-Mex spices, and, of course, rice! I’ve been making enchilada casserole for years. I first came across it when I lived in California, then, I found a different version when I moved to Texas. Both states are known for their delicious Mexican and Mexican-inspired dishes, and believe me, they should be. I took the original casserole recipe I loved, tweaked it just a bit and, presto, this delicious version was born!

Ingredients:
1½ pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
10.75 ounce can red enchilada sauce
15 ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed
15 ounce can corn, drained
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup sliced green onions

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° and spray a 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink and onions are tender.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
Pour in diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, rice, and all the seasonings. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes until heated through. Stir.
Spoon mixture into prepared casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is hot and bubbly. Remove from the oven, and top with cilantro and green onions before serving.

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