Beef Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or for entertaining guests. This easy-to-make casserole is made with creamy ground beef, soft tortillas, and a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce. The dish is then baked until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly, creating a satisfying and comforting meal that’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
With the option to add your favorite toppings, such as chopped avocado, fresh cilantro, or tangy sour cream, this Beef Enchilada Casserole is an easy and customizable recipe that you’ll want to make again and again.
For a fiesta, consider serving with chips and salsa or Canned Corn Salad, Instant Pot Mexican Rice and Crockpot Refried Beans. This beef enchilada recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or dinner any weeknight.
This is the best beef enchilada recipe if looking to feed big appetites or a large crowd. Think of these as lazy enchiladas! Simply assemble then let the oven do the rest giving you time to prep sides and toppings.
Our beef enchiladas are packed with simple ingredients that are familiar and easy to find at the store. Keep reading for the full list of ingredients and optional toppings.
Providing a variety of toppings on the dinner table to accompany this easy Mexican casserole is the way to go. It allows everyone to pick the toppings they enjoy the most and the opportunity to try something new!
For more Mexican recipes with ground beef, check out Taco Dip with Ground Beef and Ground Beef and Bean Burrito.
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Tips for Making Beef Enchiladas
- Both corn and flour tortillas work great for enchiladas. Warm between two damp paper towels first to make it easier to fold.
- Follow the recipe as written to make a homemade red enchilada sauce or opt to use a red or green canned enchilada sauce or try making your own salsa verde.
- Mix in a can of corn into the enchilada mixture for a pop of color.
- Stick with sharp cheddar cheese or swap with shredded mild cheddar, Colby jack or a Mexican-style cheese. For more flavor, toss the shredded cheese with 1-2 tablespoons of taco seasoning.
- Make vegetarian by replacing the ground beef with a can of black beans or refried beans.
- Make chicken enchiladas by using ground or shredded chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef ✅
- 1 small onion diced
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened ✅
- 8 ounces chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 6 gluten-free tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
- 19 ounces enchilada sauce ✅
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided ✅
- 1 teaspoon cumin ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the onion and ground beef to a skillet. Cook until the meat is browned. Drain the grease.
In a mixing bowl add the beans, cream cheese, chilies, and garlic powder. Use a potato masher to mash the beans and combine the mixture. Add the cooked beef and stir.
Add the meat mixture to a tortilla and gently roll. Place into the pan seam side down. Repeat until all the meat and tortillas are used.
To a large skillet add the enchilada sauce, Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat whisking until the cheese is melted. Pour over the enchiladas in the pan and top with the rest of the shredded cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.Serve
Serve hot topped with your favorite toppings such as cilantro or avocado slices.
Topping Ideas
If looking to make these ground beef enchiladas your own, toppings are the way to go. They add colors, flavors and textures to an already delicious meal.
Consider offering any or all of these ideas:
- Pico de Gallo
- Sauteed peppers and onions
- Guacamole
- Red onions
- Tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Cilantro
- Black olives
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Jalapenos
- Crushed tortilla chips
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- To brown beef, add the ground meat to a hot skillet then break into smaller chunks to cook until no longer pink.
- Use great northern beans or swap with a can of drained black beans.
- Rolling the tortillas and placing seam side down in the pan helps to keep the enchiladas from falling apart. It can be easier to work with flour tortillas instead of corn since they are larger.
- Cover the enchilada bake with tin foil if reheating to prevent the top layer of cheese from burning.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
In the fridge: Store up to 3 days in a covered container.
In the freezer: Store up to 3 months in a covered container or freezer-safe bag. The entire casserole can be frozen or single enchiladas.
Reheating
Microwave: Reheat single enchiladas on a microwave-safe plate covered with a paper towel until heated through.
Oven: Place multiple enchiladas into a 350-degree preheated oven covered with foil to cook for 20 minutes or until warmed.
If frozen, it is best to transfer the enchiladas to the refrigerator to thaw and then reheat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Every oven does cook a bit differently so be mindful when setting your timer.
Yes, it is possible to make a day in advance. If making ahead, we recommend storing the enchiladas separate from the sauce then when ready to bake, pour the sauce in the pan and top with the cheese. This will help keep the tortillas from becoming too soggy. However, if your family doesn’t mind then go ahead and assemble the entire casserole then store in the fridge.
We like to serve this dish by attempting to cut across the pan finding the individual enchilada shells. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t, but it doesn’t really matter. You could cut it into squares if you’d like too.
More Gluten Free Casseroles
- Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
- Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
- Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
- Grandmas Chicken Casserole Recipe
- Baked Chicken Ziti Casserole
- Gluten Free Corn Casserole
- Gluten-free Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Tatertot Casserole
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 2 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef ✅
- 1 small onion diced
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans, drained
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened ✅
- 8 ounces chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 6 gluten-free tortillas or 12 corn tortillas
- 19 ounces enchilada sauce ✅
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided ✅
- 1 teaspoon cumin ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- ⭐️Brown the beef. Add the onion and ground beef to a skillet. Cook until the meat is browned. Drain the grease.1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion
- Blend the beef mixture. In a mixing bowl add the beans, cream cheese, chilies, and garlic powder. Use a potato masher to mash the beans and combine the mixture. Add the cooked beef and stir.15 ounces Great Northern beans, drained, 4 ounces cream cheese, 8 ounces chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the meat to the tortillas. Add the meat mixture to a tortilla and gently roll. Place into the pan seam side down. Repeat until all the meat and tortillas are used.6 gluten-free tortillas
- ⭐️Prep the sauce. To a large skillet add the enchilada sauce, greek yogurt, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat whisking until the cheese is melted. Pour over the enchiladas in the pan and top with the rest of the shredded cheese.19 ounces enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve. Serve hot topped with your favorite toppings such as cilantro or avocado slices.
Notes
- Both corn and flour tortillas work great for enchiladas. Warm between two damp paper towels first to make it easier to fold.
- Follow the recipe as written to make a homemade red enchilada sauce or opt to use a red or green canned enchilada sauce.
- Mix in a can of corn into the enchilada mixture for a pop of color.
- Stick with sharp cheddar cheese or swap with shredded mild cheddar, Colby jack or a Mexican-style cheese. For more flavor, toss the shredded cheese with 1-2 tablespoons of taco seasoning before incorporating into the enchilada.
- Make vegetarian by replacing the ground beef with a can of black beans or refried beans.
- Make chicken enchiladas by using ground or shredded chicken.
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