Beef Enchilada Casserole ๐ฎ
Description: This wonderful dish can easily be made ahead and frozen, so don’t let the large number of servings frighten you. It’s a Tex-Mex delight, perfect for lunches, snacks, or even potlucks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Chili sauce |
| 2 | All-purpose flour |
| 4 | Low-sodium tomato puree |
| 1 1/2 | Mild chili powder |
| 1 | Hot chili powder |
| 1/4 | Lean ground beef |
| 12 | 6-inch tortillas |
| 6 | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 24 | Monterey jack pepper cheese |
| Black olives |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Enchilada Sauce:
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- Gradually stir in the remaining chili sauce, tomato puree, and chili powder.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
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Cook the Beef:
- Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
- Cook, stirring to break up the meat, for about 4-5 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
- Stir in the onion flakes and remove from heat; set aside.
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Spray a 13″ x 9″ casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread 4 oz of the cooled sauce over the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Dip 12 tortilla quarters into the remaining sauce and arrange them evenly in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with one-third of the beef mixture, one-fourth of the cheese, and one-fourth of the olives.
- Top evenly with ยฝ cup of the sauce.
- Repeat the layers 2 more times.
- Dip the remaining 12 tortilla quarters into the remaining sauce and arrange them over the sauce in the casserole dish.
- Top evenly with the remaining cheese, olives, and sauce.
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Bake:
- Bake, covered, for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Serve:
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy this flavorful Beef Enchilada Casserole as a hearty meal that’s perfect for any occasion! Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table with its delicious Tex-Mex flavors ๐.
