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Beef Enchilada Casserole

Cultural Context

Beef enchilada casserole is a popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine, combining traditional enchilada flavors in a convenient baked format. It reflects the fusion of Mexican culinary traditions with American cooking styles, often served at family gatherings and potlucks. The dish showcases the use of tortillas and enchilada sauce, staples in Mexican cooking, while also allowing for variations based on available ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Ground beef
2 medium onions
2 cans of green chilies and tomatoes
Ground cumin
Salt
Pepper
Red enchilada sauce
Flour tortillas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet until browned.

3

Add chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.

4

Stir in the green chilies and tomatoes, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

5

Layer flour tortillas in a baking dish, followed by the meat mixture and red enchilada sauce.

6

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sauce on top.

7

Cover the dish with tin foil, venting it to prevent sticking.

8

Bake in the oven until heated through and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Enchilada BakeMexican Beef Casserole
Local Name: enchiladas de carne

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