Enchilada Casserole

This enchilada casserole recipe layers corn tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce with savory beef, beans, and cheese for a comforting, delicious dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
• 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry enchilada sauce mix
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 pounds ground beef

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cover and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Mix dry enchilada sauce according to package directions, replacing tomato sauce with the tomato paste and water.

Step 4

Cook ground beef with garlic salt and onion powder in a large skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes; drain fat. Mix refried beans and 1/2 cup of the prepared enchilada sauce with the beef.

Step 5

Dip enough corn tortillas to cover the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish in the remaining enchilada sauce. Arrange tortillas in the dish. Spoon in half of the meat mixture, covering the tortillas. Spread half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef. Cover with another layer of tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce. Spoon in remaining beef mixture and top with a final layer of tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce. Pour any remaining sauce over the layers and top with remaining cheese.