Description
Get ready to wow your taste buds with this bold and cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole! It brings everything you love about traditional enchiladas into an easy-to-layer, bake-friendly format. This is your go-to dish for busy nights when you need a quick dinner, easy recipe, or hearty family meal. Layers of tender ground beef, creamy cheese, rich enchilada sauce, and soft tortillas deliver all the savory flavor you crave in a Tex-Mex meal. Perfect for leftovers, weeknight dinners, or potlucks.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
2 cups red enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, diced avocado, tomatoes
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain fat.
2. Stir in garlic and taco seasoning. Cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup enchilada sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch dish and spread thin sauce layer on bottom.
4. Layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese.
5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
7. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish and serve.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture or use pepper jack cheese.
If using flour tortillas, reduce the sauce slightly to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef enchilada casserole, easy dinner, casserole recipe, cheesy bake