Description
This Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe is a family-favorite Tex-Mex dinner made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, tortillas, and enchilada sauce. It’s the perfect easy casserole for weeknights, meal prep, or freezer-friendly meals.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups enchilada sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
10 corn or flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup black beans (optional)
1/4 cup diced green chilies (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic.
3. Drain excess fat. Mix in taco seasoning, 1 cup enchilada sauce, green chilies, and black beans if using.
4. Spread a spoonful of enchilada sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Layer tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers and finish with cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This casserole freezes well; wrap portions tightly in foil and store in a freezer-safe bag.
For extra spice, add more green chilies or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Use flour tortillas for a softer texture or corn tortillas for a firmer, traditional bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg