Description
A layered beef enchilada casserole infused with fresh garlic and herbs for a savory, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and half of the chopped cilantro, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Spread 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of tortillas over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
- Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and drizzle with more sauce.
- Repeat the layers: tortillas, remaining beef, cheese, and sauce. Top with a final layer of tortillas, the remaining sauce, and the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven, garnish with remaining cilantro, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired