Beef Enchilada Casserole

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Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a go-to for easy, flavor-packed dinners that bring everyone to the table. The layers of seasoned beef, warm tortillas, and gooey cheese make it an instant favorite.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Bake time 40

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 319kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Equipment

9x13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef recommend 80%/20%, lower fat ratios can be used if desired
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
1 large red onion chopped, 1 ½ cups
2 cloves garlic minced
2 4-ounce can diced green chiles
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoon paprika
18 wraps white corn tortillas
1 28-ounce can Red Enchilada sauce
1 8-ounce Monterey Jack cheese block, shredded
1 8-ounce Cheddar cheese mild, block shredded

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, reduce to medium, add and brown the ground beef until no pink pieces remain. Drain any excess fat, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, then the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground beef back in, can of green chilis, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine, cook for about 4 minutes, and remove the pan from the heat.
Combine the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
Spread a thin layer (one ladle, about ½ cup) of enchilada sauce to fully coat the bottom of a casserole dish.
Place 6 tortillas in the baking dish on top of the enchilada sauce, and then add another ladle (½ cup) of enchilada sauce. Top with ⅓ of the beef mixture and then ⅓ of the cheese mixture.
Repeat the layers twice. To the last layer, add any remaining cheese.
Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 - 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes longer to brown the cheese.

Notes

Pro Tip

Make sure the tortillas are lying flat and not up against the side of the casserole dish, and that they are covered with sauce, meat, and cheese.

Layers

6 tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce, beef mix, and cheese.

Finish

If desired, broil, and lightly brown for 2-3 minutes.

Toppings

You can also top with sliced black olives, pico de gallo, chopped tomatoes, or chopped fresh cilantro.

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