How to Make Enchilada Casserole II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that never fails to satisfy both the hunger and the taste buds. But what if you could enjoy all the flavors of traditional enchiladas without the hassle of rolling each one individually? Introducing Enchilada Casserole II, a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to the classic enchilada dish.

This Enchilada Casserole II recipe takes all the flavors of traditional enchiladas and layers them into a convenient and crowd-pleasing casserole. Whether y...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a deep dish pie plate; set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink; drain fat. Return to the heat and push the meat and onion to the sides of the pan. Add the garlic to the center of the pan and cook briefly. Stir the beef and onion together with the garlic.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder and salt to taste. Mix well and allow to thicken slightly.
  • Spoon a thin layer of the beef mixture onto the bottom of the pie plate. Begin layering the tortilla, beef mixture, then cheese, ending with a final layer of cheese on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Nutrition

    605 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 1260mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 433mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 962mg