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

Enchilada Casserole III is a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. This recipe takes all the flavor of traditional enchiladas and transforms them into a convenient and easy-to-make casserole.

With layers of corn tortillas, seasoned ground beef or turkey, creamy refried beans, and plenty of cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with anyone who loves bold and zesty flavors. The best part is t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry enchilada sauce mix
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the dry enchilada sauce according to package directions, replacing tomato sauce with the tomato paste and water
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with garlic salt and onion powder; drain fat. Mix refried beans and 1/2 cup of the prepared enchilada sauce with the meat.
  • Dip enough corn tortillas to cover the bottom of a 3 quart casserole dish in the remaining enchilada sauce. Arrange tortillas in the dish. Spoon in half of the meat mixture, covering the tortillas. Spread half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the meat. Cover with another layer tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce. Spoon in remaining meat mixture and top with a final layer of tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce. Pour any remaining sauce over the layers and top with remaining cheese.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1522mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 299mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 649mg