Name: 15 Minute Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend); 6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into quarters; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing); Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeños

Description

This 15 Minute Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is a quick and comforting one-skillet meal made with seasoned beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. It delivers all the flavor of traditional enchiladas with none of the fuss.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce

1/2 cup salsa

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)

6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into quarters

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing)

Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeños

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil if using, and cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes.
Stir in diced onion and garlic, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
Reduce heat to low and pour in the enchilada sauce and salsa, stirring until well blended.
Fold in the tortilla pieces gently, making sure they are fully coated and begin to soften.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Cover the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with desired toppings.

Notes

Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

Add green chiles or extra chili powder for more heat.

Include black beans or corn for added texture and nutrition.

Use corn tortillas for a traditional flavor or flour tortillas for a softer texture.

To make vegetarian, omit meat and use beans and vegetables instead.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water.

Freezing is possible but may affect the tortilla texture; oven reheating works best.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 390
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg