Beef Enchilada Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Description
This Beef Enchilada Casserole starts by browning ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and salt, draining excess fat. The beef is then simmered with enchilada sauce, salsa, and water to build a flavorful, saucy filling. Corn tortillas sliced into strips are layered in a deep pie dish with half the beef mixture and cheese, sprinkled with cilantro, then repeated to form multiple layers.
Baking at 350ºF melts the cheese and melds the flavors, resulting in a hearty casserole with soft, sauced tortilla strips interspersed with seasoned beef and gooey cheese. Fresh cilantro added on top brightens the dish, while sour cream and lime wedges served alongside provide cooling and acidic contrasts.
This casserole is a simple way to enjoy enchilada flavors in a layered bake, suitable for a casual dinner. It’s convenient to prepare with ready components and short bake time. The recipe is adapted from a 29 Minutes to Dinner source and provides estimated nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (10 )oz can enchilada sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa medium thick and chunky
- 12 corn tortilla 6-inch
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, divided, fresh
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- sour cream for serving, wedges
- lime for serving, wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, taco seasoning and salt. Cook, stirring and breaking up the beef, until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any fat, if needed.
- Add the enchilada sauce, water and salsa and bring to a boil. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until slightly reduced. Remove from the heat.
- Stack the tortillas and cut into 1-inch strips. Arrange half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a 9-inch deep dish pie dish. Add half of the beef mixture, then sprinkle half of the cheese over the top. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro on top. Repeat the layers, using the remaining tortillas, beef and then cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top before serving. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.
Notes
- This casserole is adapted to bake in a 9-inch deep dish pie pan using layered tortilla strips, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and excludes sour cream servings.
- Serve with sour cream wedges and lime wedges to add creaminess and acidity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe | |
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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