Easy Enchilada Casserole – Quick, Cheesy, and Full of Flavor
A quick and family-friendly enchilada casserole layered with seasoned beef, tortillas, cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Add taco seasoning mix and water to the beef. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
4. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×9-inch casserole dish. Place 2 tortillas on the bottom, overlapping slightly. Spread half of the seasoned beef over the tortillas.
5. Dot half of the sour cream over the beef, then sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and a layer of enchilada sauce.
6. Repeat the layering with 2 more tortillas, remaining beef, sour cream, cheese, and sauce. Top with final tortillas and remaining cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
10. Cut into portions, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken.
For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes to the layers.
This dish pairs well with Mexican rice or refried beans for a complete meal.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/easy-enchilada-casserole/