Best 6 Tex Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole Recipes

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Calling all Tex-Mex enthusiasts, spice lovers, and casserole aficionados! Embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate "Tex Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole," a dish that promises an explosive fusion of flavors and textures. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner, a potluck gathering, or a fiesta-themed party. Get ready to experience a symphony of spicy, cheesy, and smoky goodness that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TEX- MEX FIRECRACKER ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Prepare ahead casserole that is always a hit. Just enough spice to get that Southwest 'flavor'. Man, this is what makes a great Tex-Mex meal. Need to refrigerate overnight.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons gebhardt chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans
6 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender, drain.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, and salt; stir well.
  • Cook meat mixture over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Layer beans, tortillas, and cheese over meat mixture.
  • Pour tomato liquid over cheese, chop tomatoes and spread tomatoes and chiles over cheese.
  • Spread soup over top of casserole.
  • Cover baking pan; refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

FIRECRACKER ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Firecracker Enchilada Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Mexican

Time P1DT2h

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 -3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
6 frozen corn tortillas, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender; discard pan drippings.
  • Add chili powder, cumin and salt; stir well.
  • Cook meat mixture over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Layer beans, tortillas and cheese over meat mixture.
  • Pour tomato liquid over cheese; chop tomatoes, and spread tomatoes and chiles over cheese.
  • Spread soup over top of casserole.
  • Cover baking pan; refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

FIRECRACKER CASSEROLE



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My husband and I love this southwestern-style firecracker casserole. The flavor reminds us of enchiladas, but the recipe doesn't require the extra time to roll them up. -Teressa Eastman, El Dorado, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and salt. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange tortillas over the top. Combine soup and tomatoes; pour over tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE



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Both family and friends enjoy this Tex-Mex casserole recipe-even those who prefer a level of spiciness that's "mild" rather than "wild" (but still full of flavor!). -Cheryl Ruesch, Waukegan, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
30 taco shells, broken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soups, enchilada sauce, milk and garlic powder. , Place half of the broken taco shells in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the meat mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers using remaining taco shells, meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TEX-MEX ENCHILADAS



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These are authentic Tex-Mex enchiladas as taught to me by a lady originally from Chihuahua, Mexico who then added a bit of Texas. They are super easy to put together and taste incredible! Watch out though, because there is nothing low-fat about them! I like to assemble these enchiladas in the morning or night before, come home and pop them in the oven. When cold, add 10 more minutes to the baking time. Leave out the onions for picky eaters.

Provided by SHCMEOW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (11.25 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 cup enchilada sauce
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
15 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix the chili and enchilada sauce together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally as it simmers.
  • Heat the vegetable oil and chili powder together in a small skillet over medium heat. Gently lay a tortilla in the hot oil and cook until the tortilla starts to puff. Remove with a spatula and place on a plate. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion down the center of the tortilla; roll the tortilla tightly around the mixture and place, seam-side down, into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat this process until all the tortillas are used.
  • Sprinkle about 2/3 of the remaining Cheddar cheese over the rolled enchiladas. Pour the warm chili mixture evenly over the enchiladas. Scatter the remaining Cheddar cheese over the layer of the chili mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 59 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1775.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

TEX-MEX BEEF AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Cheese filled tortillas are covered with a spicy meat sauce and cheese before baking. Growing up all my life in South Texas, this dish was a staple!

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups water
½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the tomato sauce and 2 cups of the water. Simmer over low heat. Mix the remaining water with the flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in the hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.1 g, Sodium 1915.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:
  • For a spicier casserole, use a hot or medium-hot salsa. If you prefer a milder casserole, use a mild salsa.
  • If you don't have any chili powder on hand, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have any sour cream on hand, you can substitute Greek yogurt or plain yogurt.
  • For a vegetarian version of this casserole, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of black beans or corn.
Conclusion:

This Tex-Mex Firecracker Enchilada Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is full of flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this casserole a try!

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