Beef tortilla casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This casserole is a great way to use up leftover beef, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN GROUND BEEF TORTILLA LAYER CASSEROLE
This has all the flavors of enchiladas but this is easier to make as there is no filling and rolling! --- all ingredient amounts can be adjusted to taste and toppings are only optional --- canned enchilada sauce works great or see recipe#168653
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Beans
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, green bell pepper and jalapeno (if using) until the beef is no longer pink; drain any fat then return to skillet and add in one can of enchilada sauce, black beans, corn and cumin.
- Bring the ground beef mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally, then season with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Arrange 3 corn tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, cutting as needed to cover bottom of the dish.
- Spread 1/4 cup canned enchilada sauce over the tortillas in the baking dish.
- Cover the sauce with 1/3 of the cooked ground beef mixture, then about 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers twice but omitting the final cheese layer on top.
- Drizzle any remaining canned enchilada sauce (from the second can) on top.
- Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle with more cheese (any amount desired) then return to oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Top with sour cream and/or tomatoes, green onions and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
- Delicious!
BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
The mild taco flavor of this microwaved main dish is complemented by sour cream and two kinds of cheese. -Patty Burchett, Louisville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crumble beef into a large microwave-safe dish. Stir in onion. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-7 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, stirring and draining every 2 minutes. Stir in taco sauce and tortillas. , In a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, layer half of the beef mixture, sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers. Cover and cook at 70% power for 7-9 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 2-4 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SKINNY SLOW-COOKER BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Treat your family to this Healthified version of cheesy beef enchiladas made in the slow cooker.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into bottom of slow cooker; spread evenly. In small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup enchilada sauce; set aside.
- In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, poblano chiles and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain if necessary. Stir in remaining enchilada sauce (not the 1/2 cup reserved), the black beans, corn and taco seasoning mix. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat.
- Place 1 tortilla in center of slow cooker. Cut 1 tortilla in half; place one half on each side of whole tortilla. Spoon 1 1/3 cups beef mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Top with 2 more tortillas, cutting to fit. Repeat layers 3 more times with beef mixture, tortillas and cheese. Top with reserved 1/2 cup sauce.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Turn slow cooker off; cover and let stand about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve immediately with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
TORTILLA BEEF CASSEROLE
When I first started making this casserole, I wrapped up the tortillas like enchiladas, but this way is much easier and just as good. I've also make it with ground turkey instead of beef.-Janice Wedemeyer, Holland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain broth from soup, reserving rice mixture (discard broth or refrigerate for another use). Stir rice mixture and picante sauce into beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Place four tortillas on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with half of the beef mixture. Combine cheeses; sprinkle half over the beef. Top with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, onions and/or picante sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
MEXICAN BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Here is a great casserole recipe. The sauce is wonderful and really makes the dish scrumptious. Don't be daunted by the long list of ingredients, it isn't difficult to make.
Provided by Hoddevik
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add 3 tbsp of flour and stir over medium.
- heat for 1 minute. Do not brown. Add chicken broth and milk. With a wire.
- whisk, stir mixture until it comes to a boil and add salt, garlic powder and.
- pepper. Continue to cook one minute more. Add the tomato sauce, sugar,.
- chili powder, paprika, oregano, ground cumin and cayenne. Stir well with a.
- wire whisk. Cook 2 minutes longer and remove from heat.
- Brown beef, mushrooms and onion in a large skillet; drain liquid, then add.
- sauce and mix well. Spray a baking dish, 8 or 9 inch round or square would.
- work. Cut each tortilla into 6 pieces and layer half of the tortilla pieces.
- in the bottom of the tins. Layer half of the meat mixture and half of the.
- cheese. Repeat layers. Let cool, cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and.
- store in freezer, or continue to baking instructions.
- Bake, covered, in a 375 degree oven. approximately 45 minutes.
- * Note: I sometimes leave out the mushrooms and instead add a can of black beans and some fresh or frozen corn kernels. You can easily add ingredients of your liking to alter the recipe, such as sliced black olives or some diced green chili.
BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
An enchilada dinner kit creates a hearty beef casserole that's in the oven in just 20 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in both pouches enchilada sauce (from dinner kit), the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), water and chiles; heat until hot.
- In ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Cut tortillas (from dinner kit) in half. Place 6 tortilla halves on beef; spread with 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 cup of the beef mixture and remaining 6 tortilla halves. Top with remaining sour cream, remaining beef mixture and remaining cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sour cream, diced red bell pepper and chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Beef Tortilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 300° (not a typo).
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- ADd the bell peppers and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, chipotles, beans, and tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro and the lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, spray both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil spray and spread out over two baking sheets (some overlap is fine).
- Bake until the tortillas are soft and pliable, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the tortillas from the oven and increase oven temperature to 450°.
- Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 6 of the tortillas on top of the filling, overlapping as needed, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of each cheese.
- Repeat to form a second layer.
- Spread the remaining filling in the baking dish.
- Cut the remaining 6 tortillas into quarters, then spread over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of each cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.8, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 118.9, Sodium 419.5, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 4, Protein 45.1
BEEF TORTILLA CASSEROLE
An enchilada dinner kit creates a hearty beef casserole that's in the oven in just 20 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in both pouches enchilada sauce (from dinner kit), the seasoning mix (from dinner kit), water and chiles; heat until hot.
- In ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the beef mixture. Cut tortillas (from dinner kit) in half. Place 6 tortilla halves on beef; spread with 1/2 cup of the sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 cup of the beef mixture and remaining 6 tortilla halves. Top with remaining sour cream, remaining beef mixture and remaining cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes. If desired, serve with additional sour cream, diced red bell pepper and chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of tortillas. Corn tortillas, flour tortillas, and whole wheat tortillas can all be used to make this casserole. If you are using corn tortillas, be sure to soften them in warm water before assembling the casserole.
- Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend of cheeses will give this casserole a delicious flavor. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack and pepper Jack.
- Add some vegetables. Chopped bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are all great additions to this casserole. You can also add a can of corn or black beans.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make this casserole. You can add different spices, herbs, or toppings. You can also change the type of meat or vegetables that you use.
Conclusion:
Beef tortilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef tortilla casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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