Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the grated onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, with no pink remaining.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until the spices become fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and green chiles to the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Assembly
- Pour half of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Layer 6 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping them slightly to cover the bottom completely.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the Mexican cheese blend. Add half of the sliced olives evenly across the top.
- Repeat the layers: remaining tortillas, remaining meat mixture, remaining enchilada sauce, and top with the rest of the cheese and olives.
Baking
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze before baking for up to 3 months.
