Enchilada Casserole (for 8)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can of condensed tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream, for serving
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2/5 (easy-moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking up into small chunks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Stir in black beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato soup, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish.
7. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping slightly.
8. Spread remaining meat mixture over the tortillas.
9. Layer with cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
10. Repeat layers: tortillas, meat mixture, cheese.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful
• Layers of tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese
• Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal

User Comments:

• "This casserole is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious!"
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's the perfect comfort food."
• "I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a spicier casserole, add additional chili powder or chopped jalapeños.
• If you don't have tortillas on hand, you can use large flour or corn tortillas that have been cut into squares.
• To save time, you can use pre-shredded cheese instead of shredding your own.