Beef Cheese Enchilada Casserole
The ultimate comfort food, this Beef Cheese Enchilada Casserole combines rich flavors and creamy textures for an easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy your cravings! You won't want to miss making this crowd-pleaser tonight.
Equipment
- 10-inch Skillet
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning package
- ½ cup water
- 1 10-oz can enchilada sauce
- 1 10-oz can Rotel tomatoes and diced green chiles, undrained
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. This is crucial to ensure that your casserole bakes evenly. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking, and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. As it cooks, break it apart with a spatula. Once the beef is no longer pink and has browned nicely, drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let it simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. This process intensifies the flavors of the beef.
- Next, pour in the enchilada sauce and the undrained can of Rotel tomatoes and diced green chiles. Stir well and let this mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes. The sauce should be bubbling and fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat and prepare your baking dish. Spread half of the sauce mixture in the bottom of the greased baking dish, creating a nice base for the casserole.
- Now, take the cream cheese and spread it evenly on the flour tortillas. This step adds a creamy layer that melts beautifully during baking.
- Next, sprinkle about 2 cups of the shredded Mexican cheese blend on top of the cream cheese. Then, fold each tortilla in half, creating a pocket for the delicious filling.
- Arrange the folded tortillas on top of the meat sauce in the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce mixture over the tortillas, making sure to cover them generously.
- Finally, sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese on top of the sauce. This will create a wonderfully cheesy crust that’s hard to resist.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can use any tortilla that you prefer, flour or corn both work fine.
- Tip 2: For a low-carb dish, use a low-carb enchilada sauce with no sugar added.
- Tip 3: Feel free to add vegetables to the tortillas – onions, peppers, diced green chiles, tomatoes, corn, and black beans are all great additions.
- Tip 4: If you’d like a milder flavor, use a can of mild Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles.
- Tip 5: For a lower calorie option, substitute ground turkey for the beef.