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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » One-Pot & Casseroles

    Beef Enchilada Casserole

    May 19, 2021 · Modified: Dec 31, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Learn how to make Beef Enchilada Casserole in two easy steps. Easy, budget-friendly, and fulfilling Mexican-style dinner!

    Serve this easy casserole with a fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, cornbread, and lime cilantro rice for an easy dinner that’s sure to become everyone’s favorite.

    Beef Enchilada Casserole close up on a wooden spoon

    There is a skip-to-recipe button in the top left corner along with a clickable table of contents list (just below) that will quickly take you to the part you are more interested in. Enjoy!

    If you love beef recipes you should definitely try these readers' favorite recipes: Hamburger Casserole, Massaman Beef Curry and Ground Beef And Cabbage.

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    • Why It's Yummy
    • Ingredients
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Instructions
    • Tips
    • Serving and Toppings
    • Beef Enchilada Casserole

    Why It's Yummy

    • Easy as a pie! The best thing about this recipe is that it is wonderfully simple and easy. It is easier than all this hassle with rolling and filling the tortillas separately.
    • You just throw everything together in layers, bake, forget and you’ve got dinner ready in 30 minutes.
    • Homemade. For best results make a homemade 15-minute Enchilada Sauce from scratch! Make a double or triple batch as it will last a while!

    This family-style beef enchilada casserole is seriously delicious. Easy to meal prep too!

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole and Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada might be the most popular recipes on this blog but for me, personally, the most favorite has been beef enchiladas all the time.

    Finally, I got to make this recipe for the blog too. Enjoy!

    Beef Enchilada Casserole closeup

    Ingredients

    • Ground Beef - beef cooked in taco spice and the sauce really adds that extra flavor to the beef! You can always substitute the beef to ground turkey or ground chicken too. Buy a large batch of ground beef and make these Beef Lettuce Wraps with leftovers the next day.
    • Cheddar cheese – what is an enchilada without cheese? Use sharp cheddar or a mix of grated cheddar and mozzarella. (Monterey jack cheese will also work great here).
    • Salt and pepper – depending on which sauce you’ll be using, make sure to taste for salt and pepper during cooking.
    • Enchilada sauce – For this recipe, I’ve used my 15 minute Red Enchilada Sauce which is super easy to make. It’s not required though, you can also use your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce. This chicken dish is mildly spicy but you can add chili powder later after you’ve shredded the chicken and returned to the crockpot. Just taste and season with salt and pepper as you go. 
    • Onion – onion, and garlic are the most essential 2 ingredients in most of my recipes. Brown/yellow onion cooked either together with chicken or cooked separately until translucent and added later to simmer with the vegetables. For me personally, I always like to cook the onion separately for more flavor. 

    Like recipes with beans? Try these next: Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili, Easy Vegan Chili, Beans and Cornbread.

    Serving Suggestions

    Easy Cornbread Gluten Free
    Gluten Free Cornbread Recipe
    3 ingredient mexican guacamole recipe
    Simple Guacamole Recipe (3 ingredient)
    pico de gallo (mexican tomato salsa) in a bowl with tortilla chips
    Easy Pico De Gallo

    Want to make it a full meal? Start your dinner with a little aperitive like this mouthwatering Skinny Watermelon Margarita or serve Spicy Watermelon Basil Margaritas (Frozen) for dessert!

    Beef Enchilada Casserole closeup cut

    Instructions

    Cook the beef until golden brown, add salt and pepper to taste, drain the fat.

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Add taco seasoning, onion, garlic. Cook until onion becomes fragrant and translucent. Set aside.

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Casserole assembly. In a greased with oil 9x13 inch casserole (or slightly smaller will work too), add a thick layer of enchilada sauce, a layer of 2 tortillas, ground beef, beans, corn, and cheese.

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Next add another layer of tortillas, beef, beans, corn and finish with cheese on top.

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and add a layer of mozzarella cheese, bake another 10-15 minutes without foil or until cheese is almost melted and bubbly. 

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step

    Garnish with sour cream, jalapeno slices, cilantro, cracked black pepper, scallions.

    Serve on its own or with a side lime cilantro rice, cornbread, pico de gallo and guacamole, more enchilada sauce. 

    Beef Enchilada Casserole on a plate serving

    Tips

    • Tortillas - I use gluten-free tortillas but if you are looking for a more authentic Mexican enchilada version, try corn tortillas. Some folks have mentioned that corn tortillas tend to overpower the whole dish but it really comes down to personal preference. You can always modify the recipe to your liking.
    • Garlic - depending on your location, garlic will vary. If you know that the garlic you have on hand is not strong enough, add 2 more garlic cloves. I have added two large in this recipe. And without garlic or less garlic this recipe will not taste as good as it should!
    • Make-ahead tips - cook the beef a day or two before and keep stored in an airtight container until you are ready to bake the enchilada casserole. 
    • Make it hot. Increase the heat level by adding cayenne pepper, chili flakes to taste (mix it with the sauce).

    Serving and Toppings

    Like any other Mexican style dish is NOT complete without TOPPINGS.

    Let’s see what are the best options for this:

    • Diced avocados
    • Pico de gallo (authentic Mexican salsa)
    • Chile con Queso – a cheesy dip that consists of melted cheese and chili peppers.
    • Avocado crema – a mix of avocado, sour cream and lime/lemon juice.
    • Guacamole
    • Hot sauce
    • Jalapenos (fresh or marinated/pickled)
    • Diced tomatoes
    • Cilantro/Coriander chopped or whole leaves
    • Lime wedges
    • Cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • Black olives (pitted & sliced)
    • Corn (canned or fresh)
    • Cotija cheese or feta cheese
    • Sour cream or plain greek yogurt (also coconut yogurt will taste delish!)
    • Pickled cabbage

    Easy Mexican Dinners

    • Vegetarian Enchilada Recipe
    • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • Baked Chicken Taquitos
    • Creamy Chicken Tacos
    • Easy Vegan Chili Recipe
    • Crockpot Chicken Enchilada

    Family Favorite Casseroles

    • Chicken Zucchini Casserole
    • Easy Breakfast Casserole with Bacon (Breakfast Strata)
    • Butternut Squash Broccoli Casserole (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
    • Mediterranean Style Chicken Thighs (Baked Casserole)

    I hope you'll enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo of your food and tag me on Instagram @theyummy_bowl. I love seeing your creations!

    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

    Beef Enchilada Casserole step by step
    Beef Enchilada Casserole closeup on a wooden spoon

    Beef Enchilada Casserole

    Learn how to make Beef enchilada CASSEROLE in two easy steps. Easy, budget-friendly and fulfilling Mexican style dinner!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Main Course
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8 portions
    Calories: 423kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 3 ½ cups ground Beef 700g
    • 4 gf or corn Tortilla 8 inch or 6 small tortillas 4 inch
    • 1 brown/yellow onion diced
    • 1 ½ tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 2 cups Enchilada Sauce
    • 1 ½ cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
    • ½ cup Mozzarella shredded
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 can beans 15oz
    • 1 can corn 15 oz, or frozen

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cook the beef until golden brown, add salt and pepper to taste, drain the fat.
    • Add taco seasoning, onion, garlic. Cook until onion becomes fragrant and translucent.
    • Casserole assembly. In a greased with oil 9x13 inch casserole, add a thick layer of enchilada sauce, layer of 2 tortillas, ground beef, beans, corn and cheese.
    • Next add another layer of tortillas, beef, beans, corn and finish with cheese on top.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven and add a layer of mozzarella cheese, bake another 10-15 minutes without foil or until cheese is almost melted and bubbly.
    • Garnish with sour cream, jalapeno slices, cilantro, cracked black pepper, scallions.
    • Serve on it’s own or with a side lime cilantro rice, cornbread, pci ode gallo and guacamole, more enchilada sauce.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Beef Enchilada Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 423
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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    Comments

    1. Julia

      May 22, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and fulfilling family-style dinner!

      Reply
    2. Lauren

      May 25, 2021 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      I love enchiladas and love this quicker version even more. A great recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 25, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        thank you so much Lauren!

        Reply
    3. Farah Maizar

      May 25, 2021 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      This is genius! I love enchiladas, I love beef and I love casseroles. This seems os easy! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 25, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        thank you Farah, i'm sure you'll love this!

        Reply
    4. Gina

      May 25, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I was sucked in by the cheesy deliciousness of these pictures and definitely not disappointed by the taste. We all loved this recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 25, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        thank you so much Gina!

        Reply
    5. Beth Sachs

      May 25, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      So cheesy, so flavourful and so filling. We love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 25, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        thank you so much Beth!

        Reply

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