Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

from eatingonadime.com
50 min
8 servings

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is layered with ground beef, corn tortilla's and sauce. Easy ingredients and full of flavor casserole recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 White Onion (finely diced)
  • 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning (approximately 1/2 a packet)
  • 2 cans Red Enchilada Sauce (10 oz each)
  • 15 corn tortillas
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • Fresh Cilantro (chopped (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Brown the ground beef with the diced onion and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium high heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft (approximately 5-6 minutes).

  3. 3

    Pour approximately 1/3 of a cup of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9X13 pan.

  4. 4

    Then layer the tortillas on top of the enchilada sauce.  It’s ok to tear them in half so that they line the bottom of the pan.

  5. 5

    Then top with approximately half of the beef mixture, approximately 3/4 cup of red enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Repeat these layers a 2nd time in the casserole pan.

  7. 7

    Then top with more corn tortillas, the remaining enchilada sauce and the remaining shredded cheese.

  8. 8

    Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Uncover the pan and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to sit.  Top with the fresh cilantro. Then cut, serve and enjoy!