Layered Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. cooking oil; 1 lb. ground lean beef; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes; 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives; 1 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen crinkle-cut French fries; 1 1/2 c. corn chips; 1 1/2 c. shredded Muenster cheese

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 lb. ground lean beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
1 1/2 c. corn chips
1 1/2 c. shredded Muenster cheese

1
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet.
2
Add beef, onions and garlic and cook until brown, stirring occasionally.
3
Drain and discard excess fat.
4
Stir in stewed tomatoes, olives, chili powder, salt and pepper.
5
Layer half the potatoes in 10 x 2-inch casserole (about 2-quart capacity).
6
Cover with half the meat mixture. Sprinkle with coarsely crumbled corn chips and 1 cup cheese. Spoon remaining meat mixture over and top with remaining potatoes. Cover with foil.
7
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
8
Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9
Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.

799

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. cooking oil, 1 lb. ground lean beef, 1 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Enchilada Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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