Beef Enchilada Casserole
This easy Enchilada Casserole is layers of seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, and soft flour tortillas all baked together in one dish for cheesy perfection. A simple, delicious one pan meal the whole family will love.
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 yellow onion, diced (1/2 cup)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced
- 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can red enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack or Mexican cheese blend
- 4 flour tortillas, 6 – 8 inch size
- Optional toppings – lime wedges, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly spray a rectangle baking dish (about 11 x 8 inches) with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat add the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, crumbling it as it cooks.
- When the beef is almost done cooking, add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Toss to evenly coat the beef. Remove the beef from the pan and into a medium bowl; set aside.
- Add the onion and jalapeño to the same skillet. Season with a little salt and pepper. Let cook 3-4 minutes and until softened, stirring frequently.
- Add the beef back to the skillet, along with the beans, and 1 1/2 cups of the enchilada sauce. Save the other 1/2 cup for assembling the casserole. Let simmer for about 2 minutes then remove from the heat.
- Add half of the beef mixture to the bottom of the baking dish followed by 1/2 cup cheese, and 2 tortillas.
- Add the other half of the beef mixture followed by another 1/2 cup cheese, 2 tortillas, the other 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, and 1/2 cup of cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes. Once done, let the casserole rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing into square servings. Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
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