Dutch Oven Enchilada Casserole
Enjoy a delicious and easy Dutch Oven Enchilada Casserole filled with layers of flavor.
Equipment
- Dutch oven Ideal for even cooking and retaining heat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 10 ounces tomato soup
- 10 small tortillas
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- If using a Dutch oven outside or for camping, prepare 24 charcoal briquettes. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over the briquettes or on the stove over medium-high heat. Tip: Using a Dutch oven on the stove gives you better control over the heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add ground beef to the pan and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
- Remove the cooked meat from the Dutch oven and drain any excess grease.
- In a medium bowl, mix the enchilada sauce and tomato soup until well combined.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture on the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Layer tortillas evenly over the sauce, breaking some to fill any gaps. Tip: This ensures every bite is flavorful.
- Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture onto the tortillas.
- Pour 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce over the meat and top with 2/3 cup of cheese.
- Add another layer of tortillas, then repeat the meat, sauce, and cheese layers.
- Finish with the remaining meat, sauce, and a generous amount of cheese on top.
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid.
- Place 8 briquettes under the Dutch oven and 16 on top of the lid if using charcoal, or simply bake in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is golden. Tip: Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- If baking in the oven, remove the lid and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
Customize with toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro. This dish can be easily adapted by adding beans or vegetables to the meat mixture.