Enchilada Casserole

This ground beef Enchilada Casserole recipe is packed with flavor and vibrant colors. Serve it with your favorite Mexican inspired side dishes for fiesta night at home.

Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

How do you make Enchilada Casserole? This recipe begins with ground beef and onion cooked together until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from the skillet then add the seasonings, beef stock or water per the recipe and simmer until reduced. You’ll need 5 tortillas for each layer, topping each layer with red enchilada sauce, taco ground beef, black beans and halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle each layer with shredded cheese, then place into a 350°F oven and bake until bubbly and golden. Allow the casserole some stand time on the counter before cutting into desired size portions and serving.

How to Make the Best Enchilada Casserole Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Beef Enchilada Casserole: Ground beef, corn tortillas, onion, oil, enchilada sauce or taco sauce, taco seasoning, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, lemon pepper, sliced cherry tomatoes, shredded colby jack cheese, black beans and diced green chiles.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One 12 inch skillet, sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater and 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• You can use taco sauce, in place of red enchilada sauce, if desired. You can also adapt this recipe using green enchilada sauce instead of red, if preferred.
• For the tortilla layer, cut three in half and place the straight edge against the side of the dish. Fill in the center with two whole tortillas. (See the process shots for a visual demonstration.)
• You could use ground chicken, pork or turkey in this recipe in the same amount.
• For added kick, substitute pepper jack cheese for colby jack cheese.
• The cherry tomatoes add a really nice fresh texture to the layers. You could omit them, if preferred and serve salsa on top.
• If you want a very mild flavor you may opt to leave out the green chiles or choose chiles that are milder and don’t pack too much heat.
• Likewise, if you prefer a spicier version use hot green chiles and drizzle with a green salsa verde sauce on top.
• Suggested toppings: Sour cream, pickled or fresh jalapenos, chopped cilantro, salsa or pico de gallo and guacamole.
• Store Enchilada Casserole chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single serving portions in the microwave.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13 x 9 inch Baking Dish
• 12 inch Skillet
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives