Description
Mexican lazy enchiladas bring comfort and convenience to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Rich cheese and savory sauce merge perfectly, creating a delightful meal you can enjoy without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded chicken (optional)
- 1 cup ground turkey (optional)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag tortilla chips (12 ounces or 340 grams)
- 1 can (28 ounces or 794 grams) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces or 113 grams) diced green chilies, drained
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F, creating the perfect environment for a sizzling casserole.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, eliminating excess fat to ensure a lean, flavorful base.
- Enhance the meat with cumin, salsa, green chilies, and enchilada sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors intensely.
- Construct the first layer in a baking dish: spread tortilla chips as the crispy foundation.
- Distribute half the seasoned beef mixture over the chips, creating a robust protein layer.
- Sprinkle a generous blanket of cheese across the beef, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process: another round of chips, remaining beef, and a final cheese cascade.
- Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce evenly, guaranteeing every chip gets moisture and flavor.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes, letting flavors settle before serving warm and inviting.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or shredded chicken for dietary flexibility and exciting flavor variations.
- Toast tortilla chips briefly before layering to enhance their crunchiness and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Add extra texture by mixing in black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers into the beef mixture for more nutritional depth.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa and adjusting green chili quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1015 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg