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Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole

Amber Bracegirdle
This ground beef enchilada casserole makes a great meal for the whole family. Because it cooks in one dish, clean-up is quick and easy too!
4 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 1 serving
Calories 468 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 4 ounces Chopped Black Olives
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 1 4 ounce can Diced Jalapeño Peppers
  • 6 Flour Tortillas
  • 8 ounces Shredded Mexican Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
  • Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large skillet, then drain.
  • Add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, olives, tomato sauce, and chile peppers and stir.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then remove it from the heat.
  • Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole and alternate layers of the meat mixture, lightly buttered tortillas and the cheese, finishing with the cheese on top.
  • Add the water then cover with foil. Place in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • You can garnish with your choice of chopped green onions, chopped tomatoes or ripe olives.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 29gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 676mgSugar: 2g
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