Beef Enchilada Casserole
This flavorful beef enchilada casserole is really simple to make and it offers a rich-flavored and hearty meal that everyone at the dinner table will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 diced yellow or white onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro optional
- 3 tablespoons water
- 20 ounces 2¼ cups enchilada sauce
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain the excess grease.
- Stir in the onions and garlic, add the salt, and saute for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the water, chili powder and cumin.
- Add the cilantro, if using, and take the pan off the heat.
- Pour ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with 5 corn tortillas, then half of the beef mixture and then ¾ cup enchilada sauce.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup of cheese, then repeat these layers finishing with a cheese layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Discard the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes and then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
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