Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bake

Enchilada Casserole Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with this easy and delicious Enchilada Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, onion, enchilada sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection, create a hearty dish perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients:

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup corn, drained
• 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease and return the mixture to the skillet.
3. Add seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, drained corn, enchilada sauce, chili powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt into the beef mixture. Allow it to cook and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Layer tortillas: Meanwhile, grease a 13×9-inch baking dish. Arrange half of the corn tortillas on the bottom of the dish.
6. Add beef mixture: Spoon half of the beef mixture over the layer of tortillas in the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
7. Repeat layers: Create another layer using the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.
8. Bake: Place the assembled casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
9. Add cheese: After 10 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve: Once done, allow the enchilada casserole to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings such as diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream, or chopped cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

• Customize with beans: For extra protein and flavor, consider adding black beans, kidney beans, or chili beans to the beef mixture before layering.
• Make ahead: Prepare the enchilada casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Simply add a few extra minutes to the baking time if starting from chilled.
• Freeze leftovers: This casserole freezes well. Simply portion out any leftovers into individual servings, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap, and store them in the freezer for future meals. To reheat, simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven or microwave.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 427.8
• Total Fat: 21.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.7g
• Cholesterol: 103.4mg
• Sodium: 1081.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 25.4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Sugar: 5.8g
• Protein: 33.5g

Enjoy this Enchilada Casserole with friends and family for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table!