1-2teaspoonsred pepper flakesoptional (I used one)
Optional Serving Items: sliced green onions, black olives, cilantro, chopped tomatoes or lettuce, avocado slices or guacamole.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Brown the ground beef with the onions in a skillet. Drain excess grease. Add the black beans. Add the tomato and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine.
Cut biscuits into quarters. Lay in the bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
Pour meat mixture over biscuits.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until biscuits are cooked through.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until melted.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle with green onions if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or warm the whole dish in the oven at 325 degrees until heated through.Make Ahead: You can prepare the beef and sauce mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, cut the biscuits and assemble the casserole fresh so they bake up soft and fluffy.Freezing: This casserole is best enjoyed fresh or from the refrigerator. Freezing isn’t recommended, as the biscuits can become dense and lose their texture once thawed and reheated.