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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
2 pounds Ground Beef
6 Flour Tortillas
1 to 2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 cup Cilantro
1 oz packet Taco Seasoning
1 1/2 to 2 cups Shredded Cheese
1/2 cup Onion
16oz of Red Enchilada Sauce

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 in a skillet until browned, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and taco seasoning.

3

Layer the bottom of a baking dish with some enchilada sauce.

4

Place a layer of tortillas over the sauce, followed by a layer of the cooked beef, onions, cheese, and cilantro.

5

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

6

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top layer.

7

Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

Sheet Pan w/RackKitchen TongsBasting BrushCooktopAir Fryer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Enchilada BakeMexican Beef Casserole
Local Name: enchiladas de carne

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