Freezer Friendly Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Freezer Friendly Beef Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup); 3 -4 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can green chili salsa; 1/4 - 1/3 cup water; 12 corn tortillas; 1 lb cheddar cheese or 1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated- less if desired; 1 (15 ounce) can mild red chile enchilada sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can medium green enchilada sauce; 1/3 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons cream or 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
3 -4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can green chili salsa
1/4 - 1/3 cup water
12 corn tortillas
1 lb cheddar cheese or 1 lb monterey jack cheese, grated- less if desired
1 (15 ounce) can mild red chile enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can medium green enchilada sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons cream or 3 tablespoons milk

1
Brown meat and onion in large skillet.
2
Meanwhile, prepare sauce: In medium bowl, combine red and green enchilada sauces, sour cream and cream or milk. Whisk together until well blended and smooth.
3
Drain meat and return to pan. Add dry taco seasoning, salt, pepper, green chiles, green chile salsa, and water. Mix well, cover, simmer for 15 minutes. Check to see that most of the water has been absorbed, but do not allow the meat to become dry. Adjust seasonings if needed.
4
In foil and plastic wrap lined 9x13 baking dish, pour 3/4 cup of sauce on bottom of dish to cover. Place half of the tortillas in single layer on sauce. Top with half meat mixture, the sprinkle with cheese. Repeat tortilla/meat/cheese layers. Pour remaining sauce over layers and top with cheese. Cool enchiladas completely. Wrap and freeze.
5
To serve, thaw completely and bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and heated through.
6
Serve with lettuce, tomato, guac, sour cream if desired.

1159

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup), 3 -4 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste), and more.

Yes, Freezer Friendly Beef Enchilada Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Freezer Friendly Beef Enchilada Casserole

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