This Freezer Enchilada Casserole is made with ground beef and so easy to put together. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Let’s face it: Life gets busy and we don’t always have time to cook a full meal every night.

That’s why I love freezer meals! With a little bit of work ahead of time, you can have dinner on the table on busy weeknights and not worry about all the cooking involved.

I have ADHD, and my energy gets low pretty often. So if I already have dinner prepared and can throw it in the oven, I consider that a win.

This Ground Beef Enchilada Casserole is freezer friendly, full of protein, and so much easier to make than standard enchiladas.

You’ll love how simple it is to make and customize for your own needs!

Scroll to the bottom of the post to get to the recipe card. Or keep reading to get extra tips and tricks!

Who This Recipe Is Made For

I designed this recipe for any of the following people, and more:

• Busy people who want an extra supply of meals in the freezer
• New moms who don’t want to cook after baby comes
• Busy parents who need a quick meal before sports practices
• People who love enchiladas but don’t like rolling them up

Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Taco seasoning
• Canned diced green chiles
• Red enchilada sauce
• Fajita-sized flour tortillas
• Frozen corn
• Canned black beans
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Other Additions/Substitutions

Need to make a few changes? No problem! Here are some things you can do instead:

• Meat: Use ground turkey or ground chicken instead
• Corn: Use canned corn, drained, instead
• Cheese: Use a taco-blend instead of plain cheddar
• Taco seasoning: Make your own if you’d like. I use a store-bought bottle, where 3 tablespoons equals one packet.
• Vegetarian: Omit the meat and use an extra can of beans instead.

Can I Use Green Enchilada Sauce Instead of Red?

Yes, I think that would be amazing! Just use a 1:1 ratio and it’ll still turn out great.

Corn Tortillas vs. Flour Tortillas

You can use either corn or flour tortillas, depending on your preference. They’re just laying flat in the casserole dish, so you don’t have to worry about rolling them up.

How to Make Enchilada Casserole

Cook ground beef

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pan, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Add taco seasoning and green chiles and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Layer the casserole

In the bottom of a greased 9×9 casserole dish, layer half of everything: The tortillas, meat, enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, and cheese. Repeat once.

Bake and serve

Bake for 30 minutes until heated through and the cheesy is bubbly. Divide and serve with your favorite side items.

How to Freeze

You can freeze this baked or unbaked! Either way, the process is the same.

• Let the casserole cool to room temperature.
• Cover the top with aluminum foil and use a marker to write the recipe name, the date, and cooking instructions.

This enchilada casserole will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. It’s still safe to eat after that, but you just risk it getting freezer burn.

How to Thaw and Reheat

Put the casserole in the fridge overnight to let it thaw completely.

• If you didn’t bake before freezing: Cook at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• If you baked it already before freezing: Cook at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes until heated through.

Best Toppings For This Easy Casserole

I always feel like this casserole needs a little something extra when I serve it. Here are some of my favorite toppings:

• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• Salsa or pico de gallo
• Sliced avocado or guacamole
• Black olives
• Cilantro

What to Serve With This

A good side item really makes the meal more special. Here are some ideas:

• Spanish rice
• Mexican cornbread
• Small side salad
• Tortilla chips with salsa

Ground Beef Freezer Meal Plan

This recipe is part of my Ground Beef Freezer Meal Plan! In about an hour, you’ll have 10 meals ready to freeze for busy evenings.

It includes the following:

• 5 recipes (Doubled) with nutrition info
• Shopping list
• Step-by-step cooking instructions
• Pre-shopped grocery cart

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