Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

10small tortillas,corn or flour tortillas, cut in half

1tbspolive oil

1lbground beef

1tbsptaco seasoning

salt and pepper,to taste

15ozpinto beans,1 can, rinsed and drained

2cupsred enchilada sauce

2½cupscheddar cheese,shredded

2tomatoes,cored, seeded and diced

¼cupgreen onions,sliced

cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.

Add the taco seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and beans, then stir to combine.

Spread ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Layer ⅓ of the tortillas over the sauce.

Add ½ of the meat mixture, then add ¾ cup of cheese on top of the meat. Pour ½ cup of the enchilada sauce over the cheese.

Repeat the process with ⅓ of the tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, ¾ cup of cheese, and ½ cup of sauce.

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.

Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.

Sprinkle tomatoes and green onions over the top. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before cutting.