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Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole

There’s something undeniably comforting about a cozy casserole, especially when…
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 red onionchopped
  • 1 poundground beeflean
  • 2 tablespoonsMexican seasoninglow sodium
  • 8 corn tortillas4"
  • 1 cupenchilada saucelow sodium
  • 2 cupsshredded cheeseMexican blend

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 red onion, chopped, and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add 1 pound ground beef (lean) and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up as you go.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning (low sodium), remove the skillet from heat, and set the beef mixture aside.
  • In an 8×8 baking dish, spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (low sodium) evenly over the bottom.
  • Layer 4 corn tortillas (4") over the sauce, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend) evenly over the beef.
  • Add a second layer: place the remaining 4 corn tortillas, spread the remaining beef mixture over them, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, and spread the remaining 1/2 cup enchilada sauce over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Oven