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Beef Enchilada Casserole
This beef enchilada casserole is layers of ground beef, beans, tortillas and cheese, all smothered in enchilada sauce and baked to perfection.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 567 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 10 small corn tortillas 6-inch, or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans rinsed and drained, 1 can
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ripe tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Add the taco seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and beans; stir to combine.
- Spread ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer ⅓ of the tortillas over the sauce.
- Add ½ of the meat mixture, then add ¾ cup of cheese on top of the meat.
- Pour ½ cup of the enchilada sauce over the cheese.
- Repeat the process with ⅓ of the tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, ¾ cup of cheese and ½ cup of sauce.
- Add the final ⅓ of tortillas on top of the casserole; pour the remaining sauce over the top of the tortillas and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over the top. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
567
(28%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1617mg
(67%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
442mg
(44%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1617mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 442mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.