Enchilada Casserole III

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 12
Satisfy your Mexican cravings with Enchilada Casserole III
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package dry enchilada sauce mix
1 can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 can refried beans
1 package corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
442
Sugar
3g
Fat
29g
Enchilada Casserole III is a family-friendly recipe that everyone will enjoy from the pickiest eaters to the biggest Mexican food fans. The dish is layered with tortillas, seasoned beef, refried beans, and two kinds of cheese, baked to perfection. The result is a crowd-pleaser that is easy to prepare and has all the authentic Mexican flavors you crave. Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or want to impress your dinner guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a medium bowl, mix the enchilada sauce mix with tomato paste and water.
3.Cook the beef over medium heat until browned, drain fat.
4.Add garlic salt, onion powder, refried beans, and 1/2 of the prepared sauce mix into the cooked beef, mix well.
5.In a baking dish, layer tortillas, meat mixture, and shredded cheese; repeat these layers until all the ingredients are exhausted. Leave some cheese for topping.
6.Pour the remaining sauce mixture on top of the topmost tortillas.
7.Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake it for 45 minutes.
8.Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top, bake uncovered for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

PROS

This enchilada casserole is perfect for meal prep, make it ahead of time and reheat it throughout the week for quick lunches or dinners.

The combination of beef, beans, and cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium.

CONS

This recipe contains a moderate amount of calories and fat, moderate intakes recommended.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The refried beans in this recipe are a good source of fiber, which is essential for digestive health.
The cheese in this recipe provides a good source of calcium, essential for strong bones.
The beef in this recipe contains iron, which is required for red blood cell formation and carrying oxygen throughout the body.

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