Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 flour tortillas (I use the large ones); 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chicken; 1 package taco seasoning; chopped onion (to taste); sliced or chopped jalapeno (optional); 1 can refried beans; 1 can enchilada sauce; sliced black olives (optional); 2 - 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (Sharp or Mexican are good); cooking spray

Servings: persons

5 -6 flour tortillas (I use the large ones)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chicken
1 package taco seasoning
chopped onion (to taste)
sliced or chopped jalapeno (optional)
1 can refried beans
1 can enchilada sauce
sliced black olives (optional)
2 - 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (Sharp or Mexican are good)
cooking spray

1
Brown beef, with onions and jalapenos.
2
Drain; add the Taco mix as directed.
3
Spray a casserole-baking dish with oil spray.
4
(Large enough dish to be able to place tortillas flat).
5
Add the flour tortillas in layers.
6
Spread each tortilla with 1-2 tablespoons of beans.
7
Distribute desired amount of meat mixture on beans.
8
Spread beans and meat with 2-3 tablespoons of enchilada sauce.
9
Add some olives.
10
Add some cheese.
11
Continue to layer until desired amout of tortillas are used, stopping with beans, meat, sauce, and cheese.
12
Cover and bake in 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly (about 45 min) or heat until hot in microwave.
13
Cool 15-20 min. before serving.
14
It will set up better.
15
This will reheat in microwave in no time, it also, freezes well in single serving section.
16
Thaw before reheating.
17
I like to save a little sauce and cheese to use before reheating, the casserole absorbs them.

1215

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 flour tortillas (I use the large ones), 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chicken, 1 package taco seasoning, chopped onion (to taste), and more.

Yes, Enchilada Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Enchilada Casserole

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