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Beef Enchilada Quinoa Bake

URL: https://emilybites.com/2015/05/beef-enchilada-quinoa-bake.html

Ingredients

The casserole

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.25 pounds 95% lean ground beef
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 2 10 oz cans red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup fat free sour cream
  • 4 oz shredded 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar

Optional toppings

  • to taste scallions
  • to taste cilantro
  • to taste black olives
  • to taste avocado
  • to taste sour cream
  • to taste guacamole
  • to taste peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Mix chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper to create taco seasoning.
  3. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain the grease.
  4. Add the taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with quinoa, corn, and black beans, stirring until well mixed.
  6. Add enchilada sauce, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
317
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
32g
Total protein
27g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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