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Spicy Beef Enchilada Casserole
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x9 Baking Dish
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  • Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in one cup of the enchilada sauce and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Spread a few tablespoons of the remaining enchilada sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer half of the tortilla pieces over the sauce, followed by half of the beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
  • Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest for five minutes before sprinkling with chopped cilantro and serving.

Notes

If you want more heat, stir a pinch of cayenne into the beef mixture before layering. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to three days and reheat best in a 350 degree oven so the tortillas stay firm rather than soggy.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Large Skillet, 9x9 Baking Dish, Wooden Spoon