Stacked Beef Enchiladas (AKA Mexican Lasagna)

5.0

(189)

www.onceuponachef.com
Your recipes

Total: 1 hours, 5 minutes

Servings: 8

Cost: $6.01 /serving

Stacked Beef Enchiladas (AKA Mexican Lasagna)

Ingredients

Remove All · Remove Spices · Remove Staples

Export 14 ingredients for grocery delivery

Instructions

Helping creators monetize
Show ad-free recipes at the top of any site

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and the baking soda. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Let sit on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

While the beef sits, prepare the sauce. Set an oven rack about 5 inches beneath the heating element and preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Toss the tomatoes, onions, and garlic with the vegetable oil directly on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until softened and charred, 12 to15 minutes (if the vegetables are browning too quickly, give them a quick stir with a rubber spatula). Transfer the vegetables and juices to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper and pulse until just slightly chunky. Add the cilantro and pulse until the cilantro is chopped. Set the sauce aside.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently and breaking into pieces, until just slightly pink, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes more, or until cooked through.

Step 5

To assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F and move the oven rack to the center position. Lightly oil a 9x13-in glass or ceramic baking dish.

Step 6

Set aside 1 cup of the sauce for the top of the casserole. (You want to ensure that you have enough to cover the top layer of tortillas, otherwise they won't cook through.)

Step 7

Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of tortillas, overlapping them slightly. Spoon half of the beef (and any juices) over the tortillas. Top with half of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining beef, remaining sauce, and 1/3 of the cheese. Top with the remaining tortillas. Spread the reserved sauce over the tortillas and cover completely. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over top. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is completely melted.

Step 8

Note: Chipotle chili powder is smoky and hot and makes this dish a little spicy. For a milder dish, replace the chipotle chili powder with ancho chili powder, which isn't as hot.

Step 9

MAKE-AHEAD/FREEZER-FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS: The casserole can be prepared ahead of time, tightly covered with foil, and refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for up to 3 months before baking (if frozen, defrost in the refrigerator before cooking). It can also be fully baked, tightly covered with foil, and refrigerated for up to two days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat: defrost if necessary and heat the covered casserole in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until hot. If you'd rather reheat individual servings, small portions can be zapped in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.

Top similar recipes

Stacked beef enchiladas Chihuahua style-image
trending168 views

Stacked beef enchiladas Chihuahua s...

myturnforus.com

4.7

(7)

3 minutes

Stacked beef enchiladas Chihuahua style-image
trending9 views

Stacked beef enchiladas Chihuahua s...

myturnforus.com

Stacked Chicken Enchiladas-image
trending270 views

Stacked Chicken Enchiladas

myrecipes.com

3.5

(26)

Stacked Veggie Enchiladas-image
trending50 views

Stacked Veggie Enchiladas

theliveinkitchen.com

3.7

(34)

32 minutes

Stacked Red Enchiladas (Enchiladas Rojas)-image
trending191 views

Stacked Red Enchiladas (Enchiladas ...

muybuenoblog.com

5.0

(12)

30 minutes

Mexican Beef Enchiladas-image
trending126 views

Mexican Beef Enchiladas

thekitchn.com

5.0

(2)

Crock Pot Stacked Enchiladas-image
trending581 views

Crock Pot Stacked Enchiladas

food.com

4.5

(55)

4 hours

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas-image
trending223 views

Green Chile Stacked Enchiladas

allrecipes.com

4.7

(12)

55 minutes

Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas-image
trending181 views

Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchilada...

twopeasandtheirpod.com

4.8

(12)

40 minutes

Stacked Squash and Bell Pepper Enchiladas-image
trending138 views

Stacked Squash and Bell Pepper Ench...

vegkitchen.com

5.0

(1)

10 minutes

Beef Mexican Lasagna - Freezer Meal-image
trending4 views

Beef Mexican Lasagna - Freezer Meal

mustlovehome.com

5.0

(8)

60 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending134 views

Mexican Lasagna

insanelygoodrecipes.com

5.0

(2)

1 hours, 5 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending248 views

Mexican Lasagna

mamalovesfood.com

5.0

(3)

35 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending158 views

Mexican Lasagna

allrecipes.com

4.4

(598)

20 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending210 views

Mexican Lasagna

foodnetwork.com

4.6

(994)

20 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending184 views

Mexican Lasagna

amandascookin.com

5.0

(49)

45 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending222 views

Mexican Lasagna

easybudgetrecipes.com

5.0

(2)

20 minutes

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending63 views

Mexican Lasagna

thekitchn.com

Mexican Lasagna-image
trending27 views

Mexican Lasagna

mommytravels.net

20 minutes