Dinner for 6

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Name: Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 10 small corn tortillas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 15 oz canned pinto beans; 2 cups red enchilada sauce; 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Seasoned beef, pinto beans, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheddar bake into layered casserole slices.

Typical price

$11.68for 4 servings

$2.92 per serving$11.68 for 4

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60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tortillas$0.30 each typical	10	$3.00Typical price
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical	17 oz	$2.72Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	10 oz	$3.00Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.53

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

10 small corn tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp taco seasoning
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
15 oz canned pinto beans
2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F.
Brown the beef with taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
Warm the tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet for 5 minutes total, turning them once.
Layer sauce, tortillas, beans, beef, and cheese in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, using three layers.
Pour the remaining sauce over the top, add the remaining cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
Rest the casserole for 5 minutes, then top it with tomatoes and green onions.

Swaps

Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

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