This Beef Enchilada Casserole is an easy-to-make dinner that’s hearty, cozy, and delicious!
When my family craves Mexican food, I love making this easy beef enchilada casserole. It’s easier than traditional enchiladas – mix everything, spread it in a baking dish, and put it into the oven. It has a Frito crust, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy, cheesy filling. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep!
I love enchilada bakes – they’re so easy, and you get all the flavor without all the hassle of filling and rolling tortillas. And this beef enchilada bake is always a family favorite! A go-to when my kiddos want Tex-Mex, but I need something easy to make. A win-win!
I borrowed some ideas from my chicken enchilada casserole for this easy casserole and turned it into a ground beef enchilada casserole. It has savory beef, creamy cheese filling, and super-easy corn chips crust. The best part is that the prep time is only about 10 minutes.
My kids call it Frito pie because of the corn chips, but I call it my favorite easy dinner for Taco Tuesday! We love it with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, and some tortillas on the side, but you can serve it just as it is straight from the pan.
Make it, and I know it will be your new family’s favorite recipe. The perfect easy recipe for weeknights and perfect for feeding a hungry family – I think you will love it!
Recipe Variations
I love to use ground beef for this recipe, but ground turkey is a great sub.
You can add beans like pinto beans or black beans – reduce the amount of ground beef by half.
Sometimes I sub-green enchilada sauce for the red sauce for a different flavor. You can use homemade enchilada sauce or make it easy with your favorite store-bought brand.
Recipe Tips
How to Make Beef Enchilada Casserole
Brown the beef in oil a large skillet and season it with salt and pepper.
Combine the enchilada sauce, sour cream, cream of chicken, cumin, and chili powder in a mixing bowl.
Add the shredded cheese and stir to combine and then stir in the browned beef.
Spread the Fritos in a 9×13” baking dish.
Spread the cheese and ground beef mixture on top.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filling.
Bake the casserole for 30 to 35 minutes at 350°F or until it’s bubbling hot and the cheese is melted.
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Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 19 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 9.25 ounce bag of Fritos chips
- 1/2 head of lettuce chopped, for topping
- 1 roma tomato chopped, for topping
Instructions
- In a medium skillet heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook ground beef until browned, season with a dash of salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl mix together enchilada sauce, sour cream, cream of chicken, cumin, chili powder, 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, and beef. Stir together until well combined.
- In a glass 9×13" pan, spread Frito chips on the bottom, add beef mixture on top of the chips, and then sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until warm and bubbly and cheese is melted on top.
This looks amazing! I’ve often said that if you can make something into a casserole that you should. This absolutely proves that.
I’ve been craving for this! Finally I found what I’m looking for our dinner, yum!
Mmmm…. this casserole looks so inviting! The best dinner idea for tonight!
My kids love this enchilada casserole. It’s so hearty and easy to make! I make it so often for them!
Ohhh this was so tasty and easy!!! Thank you!