Babygirl’s Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 0

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole for your next family dinner

Babygirl’s Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

587

Sugar

10g

Fat

36g

This enchilada casserole recipe is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck event. The layers of tender ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, tangy enchilada sauce, and melted Velveeta cheese all unite to create a comforting and satisfying meal. The casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience, making it a great choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. While it may not be the healthiest meal, it's a crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.	Drain any excess grease and add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until the onion is tender.
4.	Add the cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, red enchilada sauce, and green chilies to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5.	Arrange half of the tortilla strips in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon half of the beef mixture on top of the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Velveeta cheese.
6.	Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
7.	Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

PROS

This enchilada casserole is a delicious and hearty meal that will feed a crowd.
It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

The combination of flavors from the beef, enchilada sauce, and cheese make for a comforting and satisfying dish.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy, as it contains high amounts of saturated fat and sodium.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, there are some health benefits to be found in the individual ingredients. Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc. Green chilies are low in calories and high in vitamin C. Enchilada sauce is a good source of vitamin A.

	1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck
	1 can evaporated milk
	2 cans cream of mushroom soup
	1/2 onion , chopped
	1 can green chilies , chopped
	1 can red enchilada sauce
	2 cups Velveeta cheese , shredded
	12 corn tortillas , cut into strips