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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheddar cheese bake in three hearty layers for a bubbling, easy Mexican-inspired casserole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired, Tex-Mex
Servings 8 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x11 baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet, brown ground beef for 5 minutes. Add onions and continue cooking until beef is cooked through and onions have softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water and let cook until liquid has reduced and is almost gone. Remove from heat.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce in prepared baking dish, then top with two tortillas.
  • Layer with 1/3 of the beef, another 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Place two more tortillas on top and repeat layers two more times.
  • Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake until bubbly and heated through, 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more. Enjoy!

Notes

Great for make-ahead meals or freezer meals. You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 36gFat: 25.4gSaturated Fat: 12.9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 875mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g