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Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

This easy Beef Enchilada Casserole requires just 4 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • Optional garnish: sour cream, sliced green onion, sliced olives, diced avocado or guacamole

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce in a thin layer in the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat, return the beef to the skillet, and stir in ¾ of the enchilada sauce and ½ cup of the cheese.
  4. Arrange 4 of the tortillas in the bottom of the prepared dish, tearing or overlapping them as necessary to cover the bottom.
  5. Top with half of the meat mixture and drizzle with ¼ cup of enchilada sauce. Repeat layers one more time.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (until cheese melts and the casserole is hot and bubbly).
  8. Garnish with optional toppings, if desired, and serve!

Notes

  • To serve a larger family, double all of the ingredients and bake the casserole in a 9 x 13-inch dish.
  • The corn tortillas will soften as they combine with the beef and sauce. That's normal! The longer the dish sits, the softer the tortillas will be. If you like them a bit more firm, assemble the casserole just before baking.
  • Bake the casserole just until it's heated through. All of the ingredients are already cooked, so you just want to warm it in the oven until bubbly. Don't bake it for too long or it may dry out.
  • Garnish the casserole with all of your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings. Good options include radish, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, avocado, sliced olives, or sliced green onion.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the casserole Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 36.3g (73%) Fat 11.8g (18%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 522mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the casserole
Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 36.3g 73%
Fat 11.8g 18%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 522mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.