Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole
A comforting, cheesy casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, tortillas, and rich enchilada sauce, offering classic Mexican flavors in a simple, layered bake without rolling tortillas.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking beef
- 1 baking dish lightly greased
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 packet taco or enchilada seasoning
- 14 oz enchilada sauce red or green, divided
- 6-8 small flour or corn tortillas cut into pieces
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- Optional toppings: sliced olives green onions, cilantro, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco or enchilada seasoning and half of the enchilada sauce, heating through.
- Spread a thin layer of remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer tortilla pieces, half the beef mixture, and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, beef, and cheese.
- Top the casserole with the remaining enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving; add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before layering to improve pliability.
- Cheese blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack enhances flavor and meltiness.
- Add bell peppers, corn, or black beans for extra texture and nutrition.
- Serve with rice, beans, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.