Enchilada Casserole
Looking for a satisfying and flavorful dinner that’s easy to make? Look no further than this mouth-watering Beef Enchilada Casserole!
Each layer of this delicious casserole is packed with savory ground beef & turkey, hearty beans, and a generous helping of gooey cheese. All of this deliciousness is smothered in enchilada sauce, adding an extra kick of flavor that will leave you wanting more.
The best part? This recipe is incredibly simple to make! Just layer the ingredients in a casserole dish, pop it in the oven, and let it bake to perfection. Pair it with a fresh tossed salad or some delicious Spanish Cauliflower Rice and you’ve got a meal that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Trust us, once you try this Beef Enchilada Casserole, it’ll become a regular in your dinner rotation!
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 18 white corn street tortillas - or 10 regular white corn tortillas cut in half
- 1 TBSP EVOO/avocado oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion - diced
- 1 15 oz can black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes - rinsed and drained
- 2 cup red enchilada sauce
- 2.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion - sliced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 TBSP Taco Seasoning
Taco Seasoning (store remainder in airtight container)
- 2 TBSP chili powder
- 4 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray/butter/ghee.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef, turkey and onion and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Mix all the ingredients in the Taco Seasoning together in a small bowl. Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and beans; stir to combine.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of each baking dish you are using to prevent the tortillas from sticking.
- Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. (dividing this 1/2 into each pan if using 2)
- Add 1/2 of the meat mixture spread over however many pans you are using, then add 3/4 cup of cheese on top of the meat to each pan you are using.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the cheese into each pan you are using.
- Repeat the process with 1/2 of the tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, 3/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
