Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is a flavor explosion! Easy to make ahead, this recipe features a savory ground beef filling simmered with zesty green chiles, onions, and spices, all nestled in a creamy, cheesy casserole. Perfect for busy weeknights or a potluck, it's guaranteed to be a family favorite. Double the recipe for even bigger gatherings! Prep the beef filling a day in advance for ultimate time-saving convenience.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 697.9 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

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How to Make Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a 11x7-inch casserole dish.
  3. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 4 oz canned chopped green chiles, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes, and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Season with 1 tsp seasoned salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with 6 corn tortillas (torn into pieces), 10.75 oz can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup chopped black olives, 1 cup enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Mix well to combine.
  8. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  9. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Uncover, sprinkle with 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup chopped tomatoes.
  11. Bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden brown.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra sour cream, cilantro, or avocado if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

109g

Carbs

12g