Beef Enchilada Casserole
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4.9
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Description
Beef Enchilada Casserole uses lean ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning and combined with pinto beans, creating a flavorful filling. This mixture is layered with corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and red enchilada sauce in a baking dish. Baking covered, then uncovered at the end, melts the cheese thoroughly and allows it to brown lightly. The topping of diced tomatoes and sliced green onions adds freshness and a mild bite that complements the rich, saucy casserole. The texture contrasts tender tortillas with the gooey cheese and hearty meat-bean layer.
The dish is best served warm, making it suitable for a filling weeknight meal or casual gathering. The layers provide a balanced distribution of protein, starch, and cheese, which can be paired with a simple salad or rice to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 10 small corn tortillas 6-inch, or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 15 ounces pinto beans rinsed and drained, 1 can, canned
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tomatoes diced, ripe
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% 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.
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