Easy Enchilada Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings (9x13 pan)
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex, Mexican-American Fusion
Easy Enchilada Casserole
Description
Easy Enchilada Casserole combines browned ground beef sautéed with onion and garlic, then simmered with salsa, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and sliced olives to create a rich meat sauce. This sauce is layered with corn tortillas and cheese in a baking dish and baked until bubbly and the cheese is melted. The textures include tender tortillas softened by the sauce and melted cheese that binds the dish together.
The casserole can be served hot straight from the oven, garnished with green onions, avocado, salsa, or sour cream, making it suitable as a main dish for casual meals. It pairs well with sides like tortilla chips or guacamole for added texture and flavor contrast.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. If baking from cold, additional bake time may be needed to ensure thorough heating. The casserole also keeps well as leftovers for convenient reheating.
Ingredients
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey, lean
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cups salsa thicker the better, chunky
- 16 oz refried beans
- 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup olives sliced
- 18 whole corn tortillas 6-inch size, sliced in half
- 4 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
- green onion garnishes: chopped green onions or chives, diced avocado, salsa, or sour cream
- chive
- avocado
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
For the Sauce
- In large, heavy skillet, sauté onion and garlic with olive oil for one minute. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain if needed.
- Stir in salsa, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and olives. Bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to simmer. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
To Assemble
- Layer half of the corn tortillas on bottom of a greased 13x9 baking dish. Cover with half of the meat sauce. Sprinkle on half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover tightly with foil, and bake 20 minutes at 375F. Remove cover and bake another 5 minutes until cheese is nicely melted. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Prepare the casserole a day ahead by assembling and refrigerating it; add extra bake time if baking straight from the fridge.
- Serve with crispy tortilla chips, guacamole, or fresh salsa to complement the casserole's flavors.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, diced avocado, sour cream, or chives to add fresh accents and richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (9x13 pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 707mg | 71% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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