Easy Enchilada Casserole
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
556 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Enchilada Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by browning ground beef with diced onions and garlic until the beef is fully cooked and onions softened. After draining excess fat, a sauce is made by combining canned cream of mushroom soup, red enchilada sauce, tomato paste, drained diced green chilies, rinsed black beans, and salt. This mixture simmers briefly to meld flavors.
Half of the coarsely crushed tortilla chips are spread in a casserole dish, then topped with the meat and sauce mixture. The casserole bakes uncovered initially for about 20 minutes to heat through and soften the chips underneath. Then the remaining tortilla chips and shredded Colby jack or cheddar cheese are layered over the top and baked until the cheese melts, providing a golden, cheesy crust.
The dish serves around 10 portions and pairs well with sliced green onions, sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo as fresh accompaniments. It combines familiar Mexican flavors in a convenient, layered casserole suitable for family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 85% lean
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce 1 can
- 6 ounces tomato paste 1 can
- 4 ounces green chilies 1 can, drained, diced
- 15.5 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 11.5 ounces tortilla chips coarsely crushed (I used homestyle thick chips)
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic together until the beef is no longer pink and the onion becomes translucent. Drain off any fat.
- Add the soup, enchilada sauce, tomato paste, drained chilies, drained black beans and salt.
- Mix well, then allow the mixture to simmer in the skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Spread half of the coarsely crushed tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9x13” casserole dish.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly over the chips.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining chips and then cheese on the top of the meat.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with sliced green onion, sour cream, guacamole or pico de gallo.
Notes
- The caloric values are approximate, as ingredient brands vary; consulting a nutrition calculator is recommended for precise information.
- The casserole is cut into 10 servings, each considered one piece for portioning.
- For best results, stir the sauce mixture thoroughly before layering to ensure even flavor distribution.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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