# Tex-Mex Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Tex-Mex Beef Enchilada Casserole is one of those easy dinners my family always asks for; it is cheesy, hearty, and packed with bold enchilada flavor in every bite.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips or quarters
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro, optional

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add ground beef and onion, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and softened.
4. Drain excess grease if needed.
5. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Cook for 30 seconds.
7. Add enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
8. Stir well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Layer half of the tortilla pieces in the baking dish.
10. Spread over half of the beef mixture and half of the cheese.
11. Repeat the layers.
12. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
13. Top with sour cream and green onions or cilantro if using.
14. Serve hot.

## Equipment

- 9x13-inch baking dish
- large skillet
- oven

## Tips

- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-05-13

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