Description
Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is a layered Mexican-inspired bake packed with seasoned beef, cheese, tortillas, and red enchilada sauce. It’s a no-roll, family-friendly favorite that’s ready in under an hour—perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lb lean ground beef
½ cup white onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (approx. half a packet, adjust to taste)
2 cans (10 oz each) red enchilada sauce
15 corn tortillas
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and taco seasoning until the beef is cooked through and onions are soft (about 5–6 minutes).
- Pour about ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Layer torn or whole corn tortillas atop the sauce to cover the bottom.
- Spoon about half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, drizzle ¾ cup more enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheddar.
- Repeat the layers—add more tortillas, the rest of the beef, another ¾ cup of sauce, and ½ cup of cheese.
- Top with a final layer of tortillas, then spread the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly for 5–10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, then cut into portions and serve.
Notes
Warm tortillas for better layering and texture.
Use ground turkey or beans for a variation.
Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 35g