on Oct 14, 2013, Updated Jun 14, 2023 91 Comments Enchiladas make one of my family’s favorite meals. And this Enchilada Casserole just takes it over the top, let me tell you. Thankfully, it only takes a little bit of time to put together. Here are a few things I’ve discovered over the years of making this enchilada casserole that make it easy as can be.
Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
For this beef enchilada casserole, you’ll need:
olive oil – used for crisping the tortillas medium tortillas – use your favorite tortilla, flour or corn. We prefer to use corn tortillas in this casserole ground beef – we prefer to use a lean ground beef. You can also substitute with ground turkey if you prefer. onion garlic enchilada sauce – I use my homemade enchilada sauce (stovetop or blender method). You can also substitute with store-bought in a pinch. sour cream cheddar cheese Monterey Jack cheese
You’ll begin by lightly browning your tortillas with olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. This prevents the tortillas from being soggy in the casserole. Once they are browned, set them aside as you prepare the enchilada casserole filling. Then, brown your ground beef (or turkey) and drain away any drippings. Add your onion and garlic and cook until tender. Assemble the casserole by pouring 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with olive oil or cooking spray. Then, layer 3 tortillas on top of the sauce. Top the tortillas with 1/2 cup more sauce. Spread the beef mixture on top of the tortillas, followed by sour cream and the cheeses. Repeat with tortillas, enchilada sauce, beef mixture, sour cream, and cheeses, ending with cheeses. Bake until the cheeses have melted, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Make Ahead Instructions
Assemble beef enchilada casserole as directed without baking. When ready to serve, bake until the cheeses have melted and the casserole is heated throughout, about 20-30 minutes. Here’s my enchilada casserole recipe. I hope your family loves it as much as we do. Enjoy!Robyn xo
