This easy Enchilada Casserole is quick to make and loaded with flavor! Packed with protein and veggies, this casserole is both wholesome and hearty and a crowd pleaser with its rich Mexican flavors.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
1.5lblean ground beef
1onionfinely diced
1/2tspsalt
10ozenchilada sauce(1 small can)
6ozsharp cheddar cheeseshredded
1lbzucchinisliced
4.5ozchopped green chiles(1 can)
Garnish (optional)
sliced black olivesdrained (1 small can)
chopped cilantro
Instructions
Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet over medium high heat. When it is done (no longer pink) drain any excess fat or liquid well, then season with salt.
Mix the enchilada sauce and green chiles into the meat.
In a 2 qt casserole dish, spread a layer of the meat mixture (1/3 mixture) on the bottom. Then add a sprinkle of cheese (about 1/3 of the cheese), and then cover with thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 zucchini.) Repeat a second time and then spread the remaining meat mixture on the top and cover with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 400˚F for 20-30 minutes or until the edges begin to bubble.
Once done, garnish the top with black olives and cilantro as desired. Let set 10 minutes then cut and serve warm.