Beef Enchilada Casserole | I Heart Recipes

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.

Start by browning the ground beef until fully cooked.

Add in white and green onions to the browned beef and drain excess fat.

Stir in cilantro salsa until well mixed with the beef.

Set the beef mixture aside and start browning the tortillas in a separate pan.

Layer tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish over enchilada sauce.

Add a layer of enchilada sauce over the tortillas.

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the enchilada sauce and tortillas.

Add more enchilada sauce on top of the beef layer.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the beef and enchilada sauce.

Add another layer of tortillas on top of the cheese.

Spread more enchilada sauce over the new layer of tortillas.

Top with additional cheddar cheese.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cover the baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven when the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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