1 ½poundsground burgerbeef, turkey, venison or elk burger
½cuponionfinely chopped
1clovegarlicminced
115 oz canblack beansrinsed and drained
128 oz canenchilada saucedivided
¼teaspoon salt
2tablespoonsfresh cilantrochopped
12-14corn tortillas
1 ½cupscheddar cheeseshredded
1½cupsmonterey jack cheeseshredded
Toppings
1smalltomatochopped
1avocadochopped
2green onionschopped
1tablespoonfresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F
Brown burger in a saucepan over medium heat
1 ½ pounds ground burger
When burger is mostly cooked, add onions. Continue cooking until burger is cooked through and onions are soft. If using ground beef, strain off any excess grease.
½ cup onion
Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds
1 clove garlic
Stir in black beans, 1 cup of enchilada sauce and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
1 15 oz can black beans, 1 28 oz can enchilada sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Spray a 9x13" casserole dish with a nonstick spray
Place ½ cup of enchilada sauce into bottom of dish
Add a layer of tortillas
12-14 corn tortillas
Top with half the burger mixture
Sprinkle on ½ of the shredded cheese
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, 1½ cups monterey jack cheese
Add enchilada sauce
Repeat layers. After final sauce has been added, sprinkle with additional cheese.
Bake in preheated 350° oven for 30-35 minutes until bubbly around the edges and heated through
Toppings
Rest for 5 minutes then top with toppings and serve
1 small tomato, 1 avocado, 2 green onions, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
Notes
Make homemade enchilada sauce or buy store bought. Select the heat you prefer - mild, medium or hot.
I slice the tortillas in half so they fit better in the pan. It's okay to overlap tortillas
Bake uncovered until casserole is bubbly around the edges and heated through
Allow casserole to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving
Serve extra garnishes so people can add as much as they like
Serve with sour cream and guacamole, if desired
To make ahead of time
To make ahead of time, follow directions for assembling casserole
Allow burger mixture to cool before adding to casserole
After casserole is assembled, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days
To use, remove from refrigerator and remove covering
Bake in 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, until heated through
To freeze unbaked casserole
To make ahead of time, follow directions for assembling casserole
Allow burger mixture to cool before adding to casserole
After casserole is assembled, cover with plastic wrap and then with foil
Label and date casserole and place in freezer for up to 3 months
To use, remove from freezer and allow casserole to partially thaw
Bake in 350°F oven for 50-60 minutes, until heated through. Baking time may vary, depending on how frozen the casserole is.