Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Ground Beef; Flour Tortillas; Shredded Cheddar Cheese; Sliced Mushrooms; 1 medium zucchini, diced; Yellow Onions; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 (24-ounce) jar salsa; Green Chili Pepper; Spanish Olive Oil; Cumin Powder; Mexican Oregano; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; Sea Salt; Ground Nutmeg; Pimento Stuffed Olives; Spanish Rice

Experience the bold flavors of Tucson, Arizona, with Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole! This hearty and satisfying recipe is packed with tender beef, savory vegetables, and zesty green chiles. A perfect family-friendly meal, this flavorful casserole is sure to become a new favorite. Get inspired by our free chile recipes and tips: http://tiny.cc/newmexicochile

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 658.3 kcal

Protein 63g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ground Beef
Flour Tortillas
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Mushrooms
1 medium zucchini, diced
Yellow Onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 (24-ounce) jar salsa
Green Chili Pepper
Spanish Olive Oil
Cumin Powder
Mexican Oregano
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Sea Salt
Ground Nutmeg
Pimento Stuffed Olives
Spanish Rice

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How to Make Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a deep oval casserole dish (approximately 9x13 inches) or Dutch oven with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a large skillet, sauté 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, 1 medium zucchini (diced), and 1/2 medium onion (chopped) with 2 cloves of minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and cook until softened and lightly browned (about 8-10 minutes).
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In the same skillet, brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Drain off any excess grease. Add 4 ounces of chopped green chiles, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. Cook until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove beef mixture from skillet and set aside to cool.
Leave the oil in the skillet.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite salsa, 2 tablespoons of cumin, 2 tablespoons of oregano, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Layer the casserole: Spread a light layer of sauce in the bottom of the prepared dish. Add 2 flour tortillas (or 4 corn tortillas), half of the beef mixture, a light layer of sauce, and a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup). Repeat layers: 2 more tortillas, half of the vegetable mixture, a light layer of sauce, a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), 2 more tortillas, the remaining beef mixture, a light layer of sauce, a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), 2 more tortillas, the remaining vegetable mixture, a light layer of sauce, and a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup).
Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup).
Sprinkle the top with 1-2 tablespoons of paprika.
Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.