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

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

Step 2

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

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.

Step 5

Mix refried beans and 1/2 cup of the prepared enchilada sauce with the beef.

Step 6

Dip enough corn tortillas to cover the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish in the remaining enchilada sauce. Arrange tortillas in the dish.

Step 7

Spoon in half of the meat mixture, covering the tortillas. Spread half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef.

Step 8

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.