Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole (Print)
Tender beef, beans, and cheese layered with tortillas for a tasty casserole.
# Ingredients:
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6 large flour tortillas
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 onion, diced
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2 ounces taco seasoning (2 packets)
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1.5 cups cheddar cheese, hand shredded
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1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, hand shredded
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1 to 2 tablespoons diced green chilies
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15.5 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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19 ounces enchilada sauce
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Shredded lettuce, optional topping
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Diced tomatoes, optional topping
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Diced red onion, optional topping
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Sour cream, optional topping
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook while breaking the beef into small pieces until browned. Drain the fat once cooked through.
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Add the taco seasoning according to the packet instructions. Stir in the diced green chilies and 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Place two tortillas (or enough to cover the surface) at the bottom of the dish, tearing them if necessary to fit.
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Spread half of the cooked beef mixture over the tortillas. Add half of the pinto beans on top.
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Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the beef and beans. Drizzle 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on top.
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Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining beef mixture and pinto beans. Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of each cheese and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
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Place a final layer of tortillas on top. Cover with any remaining enchilada sauce and evenly spread the remaining cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and sour cream.