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Enchilada Casserole

Enchilada Casserole

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry enchilada sauce mix
    • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 💧 ¾ cup water
    • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
    • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Mix dry enchilada sauce according to package directions, replacing tomato sauce with the tomato paste and water.

3

Cook ground beef with garlic salt and onion powder in a large skillet until browned and crumbly; drain fat.

4

Mix refried beans and 1/2 cup of the prepared enchilada sauce with the beef.

5

Dip enough corn tortillas to cover the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish in the remaining enchilada sauce and arrange tortillas in the dish.

6

Spoon in half of the meat mixture, covering the tortillas, and spread half of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the beef.

7

Cover with another layer of tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce, spoon in the remaining beef mixture, and top with a final layer of tortillas dipped in enchilada sauce.

8

Pour any remaining sauce over the layers and top with the remaining cheese.

9

Cover and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

10

Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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449

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 35
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Serve with Spanish rice and a green salad for a complete meal.For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.Use low-fat cheeses to reduce calorie content.