Description
A hearty and flavorful ground beef enchilada casserole layered with tortillas, seasoned beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
6 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in half of the enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Spread a thin layer of the remaining enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Layer half of the tortilla quarters evenly over the sauce.
Spread half of the ground beef mixture over the tortillas.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the beef layer.
Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, ground beef mixture, and cheeses.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top layer.
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
