Skinny Layered Red Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Course

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Calories: 306 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

8 tortillas (of choice, I typically use homemade or carb counter ones if in a time crunch)
2 lb ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
8 oz refried pinto beans (organic, I use the brand Siete)
15 oz red enchilada sauce (I use the brand Siete)
1 1/4 cup fiesta cheese (shredded)
1/2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
1/2 yellow onion (diced, white or sweet onions work too)
2 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp Chipotle Seasoning (I use the brand Dan-O's - Use the code “COOKINGKATIE″ for 10% off at Dan-O’s!)
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x11 glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
2
Preheat a large saucepan over medium/high heat with the olive oil.
3
Add your onion and garlic and sauté for a minute or two, or until fragrant.
4
Add in your ground turkey or beef and cook until browned. Once it is browned, turn the heat down to medium.
5
Add in your chipotle seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, cumin, and beans. Mix until thoroughly incorporated and turn off the heat.
6
Pour 1/3 of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Then add 4 tortillas on top of the enchilada sauce.
7
Spread half of the meat/bean mixture on top of the tortillas, another 1/3 of the enchilada sauce, and then half of the cheese.
8
Add the remaining 4 tortillas on top, and repeat this step with the remaining ingredients.
9
Bake for 20 minutes. Let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 306kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6g24%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 90.1mg31%
Sodium 778.6mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 14.3g5%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 29.8g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding. Can vary depending on tortillas and brands you use. The macros in this nutrition label assume low carb tortillas.

Keywords: enchiladas, turkey, beef, casserole high protein