Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole
Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole brings tender ground beef, chili beans, and sweet bell peppers together under a blanket of melted Mexican-blend cheese. Each bite is saucy, mildly spiced with cumin, and satisfyingly hearty, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or casual gathering. Serve hot with cool spoonfuls of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro for contrast.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add the onions. Cook, stirring, until the onions just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain any grease. Stir in the chili beans. Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir in 1 cup enchilada sauce, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, spread the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of a 10x8-inch baking dish.
- 5
Using a sharp knife, carefully trim a straight edge from one side of the tortillas. Arrange 4 tortillas with the cut edge against the sides of the dish.
- 6
Spread half of the beef mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle with 3 ounces of cheese. Add another layer of tortillas, then the beef mixture and 3 ounces of cheese to make the second layer. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Calories 762.84 kcal High 38%
- Protein 38.42 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 55.88 g 20%
- Total Fat 42.64 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 19.19 g High 96%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 118.21 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1232.96 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 8.9 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 7.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 534.26 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 841.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 110.2 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 13.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Beans, Corn Tortilla, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 762.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Beans, Corn Tortilla, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 762.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole healthy?
- Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 762.84 calories and 38.42 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1232.96 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.19 g (96% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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