Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole (Print Format)
Layers of tender beef, beans, and cheese, baked with tortillas and enchilada sauce for a hearty meal.
# Ingredients:
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6 large flour tortillas
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 onion, diced
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2 oz taco seasoning (2 packets)
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1.5 cups cheddar cheese, hand shredded
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1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, hand shredded
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1-2 tablespoons diced green chilies
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15.5 oz pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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19 oz enchilada sauce
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Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and sour cream (optional toppings)
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook and break the ground beef into small pieces as it browns. Drain the fat once cooked through.
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Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the packet instructions. Stir in the diced green chilies and ¼ cup of enchilada sauce. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add ½ cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Add two (or more depending on tortilla size) tortillas to the bottom of the dish, ensuring the surface is covered completely. Tear them if necessary to fit.
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Spread half of the ground beef mixture evenly over the tortillas. Add half of the beans evenly on top, then sprinkle with ½ cup of shredded cheddar and ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Drizzle ¼ cup of enchilada sauce over the top.
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Repeat the layers of tortillas, ground beef mixture, beans, cheeses, and enchilada sauce. End with a final (third) layer of tortillas.
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Add the remaining shredded cheeses to the top and drizzle with ¼ cup of enchilada sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Let the casserole cool slightly. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced onion as optional toppings. Slice to serve and enjoy!