I guarantee you won’t find an easier recipe than this Lazy Enchilada Casserole that turns out so good. It’s like magic! It comes together in practically no time and bakes to soft and cheesy perfection. It’s easily customizable with your protein of choice and you can add your favorite add-ons as well!
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Why You’ll Love This Lazy Enchilada Casserole
- Crowd-pleasing – This hearty casserole delivers all the flavors of traditional enchiladas in an easier format that the whole family devours
- Effortless weeknight dinner – Simply layer the ingredients instead of rolling individual enchiladas. This is truly a weeknight-wonder recipe!
- Customizable – Get creative with your favorite toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, avocado, or fresh cilantro. It’s versatile, so you can tailor it to your family’s preferences
- Flavor-packed with wholesome, hearty ingredients that satisfy even the biggest appetites
Ingredients for Lazy Enchilada Casserole
- Lean ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Parsley flakes
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
- Tortilla chips
- Red enchilada sauce
- Salsa (your favorite)
- Mexican cheese blend
How to Make the Best Lazy Enchiladas
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meat, onion, garlic, parsley flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, until there is no more pink left in the meat, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Gently press down on your bag of tortilla chips to slightly crush them. Empty the bag of chips onto the baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce, cooked ground beef, salsa, and 3 cups of cheese into the dish. Use your hands (or a spoon) to mix everything together until well combined. You want every spoonful to have a bit of all the ingredients. Press the mixture down into the dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese evenly on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for 10 more minutes until the cheese is slightly golden on top.
Can I Freeze Lazy Enchiladas Casserole
Yes, you can. If you wish to freeze the unbaked casserole, simply wrap it with two layers of plastic wrap and one of foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and bake as indicated in the recipe.
You can also freeze the baked casserole. Let it cool down completely and proceed as indicated for the unbaked casserole. To reheat, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator, cover with foil, and reheat in a 350 F oven until bubbly.
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Can I Use a Different Type of Meat?
Absolutely! You can use ground chicken or turkey, shredded rotisserie chicken, a mixture of ground pork and beef, or your favorite ground meat.
How Can I Make Enchilada Casserole Vegetarian?
Saute onions, mushrooms, and your favorite beans, season them with the herbs and spices listed in the recipe, and use this instead of the ground beef mixture.
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Lazy Enchilada Casserole
I guarantee you won’t find an easier recipe than this Lazy Enchilada Casserole that turns out so good. It’s like magic! It comes together in practically no time and bakes to soft and cheesy perfection. It’s easily customizable with your protein of choice and you can add your favorite add-ons as well!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 (12 oz) bag tortilla chips
- 1 (28 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meat, onion, garlic, parsley flakes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, until there is no more pink left in the meat, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Gently press down on your bag of tortilla chips to slightly crush them. Empty the bag of chips onto the baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce, cooked ground beef, salsa, and 3 cups of cheese into the dish. Use your hands (or a spoon) to mix everything together until well combined. You want every spoonful to have a bit of all the ingredients. Press the mixture down into the dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese evenly on top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for 10 more minutes until the cheese is slightly golden on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 490Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 41g
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