Beef Enchilada Casserole With Rice Recipe
This Beef Enchilada Casserole with Rice is a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dish. It's made with seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, cheese, and rice, baked to perfection for a comforting family dinner. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying casserole with tender beef and melty cheese. Perfect for meal prep or any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 tortillas
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Stir in the enchilada sauce and cooked rice. Mix well.
- Layer tortillas in the baking dish, followed by the beef mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add more heat with jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg