Enchilada Casserole
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting, classic Enchilada Casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, black olives, and melted cheddar cheese rolled in tortillas. Baked to bubbly perfection in a savory, slightly diluted enchilada sauce.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Square baking dish
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | Ground Beef | None |
| 1 | Onion | chopped |
| 2 cloves | Garlic | None |
| 1 pinch | Oregano | None |
| 1 small can | Black Olives | chopped |
| 1 tsp | Chili Powder | None |
| 1 can | Enchilada Sauce | None |
| 1/2 can | Water | for diluting sauce |
| 1 pkg. | Tortillas | None |
| 1 lb. | Cheddar Cheese | grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Filling and Sauce
- In a skillet, brown the 1 lb. ground beef; drain excess fat if necessary. Add the chopped 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 pinch oregano, and 1 tsp chili powder. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- In a separate pan, dilute the 1 can enchilada sauce with 1/2 can water. Heat slightly until warm.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- Soak the 1 pkg. tortillas briefly in the warm enchilada sauce to soften them.
- Spread each soaked tortilla with a portion of the cooked ground beef mixture, some of the 1 lb. grated cheddar cheese, and the chopped 1 small can black olives. Roll them up and place them seam-side down in a square baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 lb. grated cheddar cheese over the rolled tortillas, then pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake for 12 to 20 minutes in a preheated 400°F oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown at the edges.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The casserole can be fully assembled, covered tightly, and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
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