Description
This Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful, layered dish perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd. Simple, comforting, and customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons low sodium Mexican seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas (4-inch)
- 1 cup low sodium enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons of low sodium Mexican seasoning into the beef and onion mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread a thin layer of ½ cup enchilada sauce at the bottom of a casserole dish.
- Step 5: Layer 4 corn tortillas over the sauce. Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, enchilada sauce, and top with remaining cheese.
- Step 6: Cover casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Step 7: Allow casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or avocado.
Notes
Warm tortillas slightly before layering to prevent breaking. Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Beef, Casserole, Easy, Quick