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A close-up of a serving of Beef Enchilada Casserole layered with noodles, ground beef, mushrooms, and melted cheese.

Beef Enchilada Casserole

This Beef Enchilada Casserole is a simplified, layered version of traditional enchiladas, perfect for busy families. It brings classic Mexican-American flavors to your table in an easy, one-dish meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 432

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth see note
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For Serving
  • 8 ounces egg noodles cooked according to package directions

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic in a pan over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Try not to break up the beef too much. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. While the sauce simmers, cook the egg noodles according to their package directions.
  5. Remove the beef mixture from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and chopped fresh parsley until well combined.
  6. Serve the beef mixture over the cooked egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 765mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the beef broth, use regular boxed or condensed broth for the best flavor. Canned condensed broth offers a richer taste. Ground beef provides the best flavor; if you use ground turkey or pork, consider adding extra beef bouillon for a more robust taste. Fresh mushrooms, such as white, cremini, or portobello, are recommended, but canned mushrooms can be used in a pinch. To prevent the sour cream from curdling, always remove the thickened sauce from the heat before stirring it in. Greek yogurt is a suitable alternative if you do not have sour cream or prefer it. For a thicker sauce, mix equal parts cornstarch and cold water, then gradually stir small amounts into the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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