Beef Enchilada Casserole
This beef enchilada casserole is layers of ground beef, beans, tortillas and cheese, all smothered in enchilada sauce and baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
- 10 small corn tortillas (6-inch, or flour tortillas)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained, 1 can)
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ripe tomatoes (diced)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
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Add the taco seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and beans; stir to combine.
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Spread ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
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Layer ⅓ of the tortillas over the sauce.
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Add ½ of the meat mixture, then add ¾ cup of cheese on top of the meat.
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Pour ½ cup of the enchilada sauce over the cheese.
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Repeat the process with ⅓ of the tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, ¾ cup of cheese and ½ cup of sauce.
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Add the final ⅓ of tortillas on top of the casserole; pour the remaining sauce over the top of the tortillas and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
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Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
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Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over the top. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| small corn tortillas | 10 | - | - |
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| lean ground beef | 1 pound | - | - |
| taco seasoning | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| canned pinto beans | 15 ounces | - | - |
| red enchilada sauce | 2 cups | Rp 20.000/100g | Rp 40.000 |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 2.5 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 44.118 |
| ripe tomatoes | 2 | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.400 |
| sliced green onions | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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