Description
Tortilla Chip Enchiladas are a quick and delicious twist on traditional enchiladas, combining crunchy tortilla chips with savory ground beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce. This easy casserole-style dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and is customizable with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and sliced olives.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with shredded chicken or ground turkey)
- 1 bag tortilla chips (about 12 ounces)
- 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 28-ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 4-ounce can diced green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup salsa
Optional Toppings
- Sliced olives
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the enchiladas.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned, making sure to drain off any excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the diced green chilies, salsa, and ground cumin into the browned beef. Cook the mixture for an additional 2 minutes to blend the flavors well.
- Prepare Chips: In a large mixing bowl, gently break the tortilla chips into bite-sized pieces, being careful not to pulverize them.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the bowl with the chips. Pour in the red enchilada sauce and mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring the chips are well coated.
- Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the tortilla chip and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, indicating the dish is hot throughout.
- Rest: Remove from the oven and let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes to allow them to set for easier serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Add optional toppings like sliced olives, chopped green onions, sour cream, or guacamole as desired before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or ground turkey for a lighter protein option.
- Feel free to use cheddar cheese or a Mexican blend for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust the amount of salsa and enchilada sauce based on your preference for sauciness.
- To make this dish spicier, add chopped jalapeños or increase the amount of diced green chilies.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
