This Easy Enchilada Casserole recipe layers all the bold, zesty flavors of classic enchiladas into a simple, no-roll bake! It’s a fast, family-friendly dinner that’s easy to customize. Just layer, bake, and enjoy!
This easy enchilada casserole recipe makes a quick and easy meal with a Tex-Mex feel, the perfect solution for busy nights when you want something hearty, delicious, and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. It brings all the bold, zesty flavors of traditional enchiladas into a simple layered dish—no rolling required! With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a comforting Tex-Mex inspired meal on the table that the whole family will love!
One of the best things about this recipe is that you can easily adapt it to fit your family’s preferences or whatever ingredients you already have on hand. Prefer a meatless version? Simply skip the ground beef and add extra beans. Want it extra hearty? Add more beef or pile on additional cheese. You can even mix things up with black olives, green chilies, or a dollop of sour cream baked right in or served on top.
This casserole is also a fantastic way to use up leftover taco ingredients. If you have extra cooked meat, beans, or tortillas from taco night, this recipe transforms them into a whole new meal with very little effort. The layers of soft corn tortillas, seasoned beef and beans, rich enchilada sauce, and melty cheese come together to create a delicious, comforting dish that feels like a treat but is easy enough for any night of the week.
For serving, you can keep things simple or let everyone customize their own plates. Set out toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, extra cheese, sour cream, or salsa so each person can build their perfect bite. Pair it with a simple tossed salad or even some rice for a complete meal.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or looking for a go-to dinner everyone will love, this Easy Enchilada Casserole is a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Easy Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This easy enchilada casserole recipe makes a quick and easy meal with a Tex-Mex feel! This recipe is easy to adapt to your taste and your family’s taste and it’s a great way to use leftover taco ingredients.
Ingredients
10 corn tortillas, cut in half
1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1–2 tomatoes, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Brown the ground beef, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning and beans.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix the ingredients.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer one-third of the tortillas over the sauce.
- Add half of the meat mixture, then add 3/4 cup of cheese on top of the meat.
- Pour 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce over the cheese.
- Repeat the process with 1/3 of the tortillas, the rest of the meat mixture, 3/4 cup of cheese, and 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Add the final 1/3 of the 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 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
Notes
If desired, you can garnish with tomatoes and green onions over the top.
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Hey Mike,
Way to go on the weight-loss! Here’s a tip with cheese. Purchase extra sharp cheddar. You can use less, thus you save money and cut calories. It’s a win/win! :)
Have a great weekend!
-Jennifer
For those people who have to lower their acid intake due to health conditions I make my enchilada sauce using a 15oz can of pumpkin to two cups of chicken broth and add the usual seasonings like chili pepper, cumin, salt, pepper etc to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 15-20 minutes to slightly thicken and allow the spices to blend. It has a nice dark caramel color and is so much milder on the stomach if you make the spices a bit on the mild side. Other people can always add a little tabasco to the casserole it they want to!!
To have less fat in the recipe .I use ground turkey instead of beef
I made this last night in a heart-shaped casserole dish for Valentine’s Day. It was wonderful. ♥️
I love the idea of using pumpkin instead of tomato for the enchiladas