Beef Enchilada Casserole
A comforting, flavor-packed meal that's easy to throw together, this Beef Enchilada Casserole layers juicy seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and soft tortillas in a zesty enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean works best
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 can 15 oz red enchilada sauce
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
- 8-10 corn or flour tortillas 6-inch size
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: diced avocado sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease the baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of enchilada sauce.
- Brown the beef. In your skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic and taco seasoning, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
- Assemble the layers. Spread 1⁄2 cup enchilada sauce into the baking dish. Layer tortillas to cover the bottom (tear them as needed). Spread half the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1⁄3 of the cheeses. Repeat: sauce, tortillas, beef, cheese. Finish with a final layer of tortillas, remaining sauce, and cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing – this helps the layers set!