
Enchilada Casserole recipe
This Enchilada Casserole delivers 35g protein and 574 calories per serving, covering a full dinner macro target in one dish. Eight servings batch-prep on the stovetop, turning one cooking session into a week of portioned dinners. Build muscle and stay in a calorie surplus without cooking nightly.
Ingredients
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(30g)
- •Chili powder(45g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •Tomato Paste(45g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
- •¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Garlic
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(480g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Cheese, Pepper Jack(360g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(360g)
- •Pico De Gallo, Fresh
- •Onion, Pickled
- •Sour Cream
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2Make the enchilada sauce. Place the oil and flour in a medium saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until smooth, about 6 minutes. Once bubbling, whisk in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, and tomato paste. Once combined, slowly whisk in chicken stock and salt and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- 3Meanwhile, make the casserole. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in the green chiles, beans, corn and ½ of the enchilada sauce and cook until warmed through, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4Dip half of the tortillas in the enchilada sauce, then arrange in a single layer on the bottom of a 9-x13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the beef filling and half of the pepper jack and cheddar. Dip the remaining tortillas in the remaining enchilada sauce and arrange in a single layer on top of the cheese. Top with the remaining filling and remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and uncover. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 5Serve with pico de gallo, pickled onions, and sour cream if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
574
calories
35g
protein
41g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 19g
- Saturated fat
- 20.2g
- Sodium
- 997 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
8 servings per batch · ~287g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Enchilada Casserole have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 574 calories with 41g fat and 19g carbs. This is a high-calorie, high-fat option that leans into muscle gain territory.
How long does Enchilada Casserole take to prep?
Prep time is quick and the recipe yields 8 servings, providing a full week's worth of dinner meals from a single cooking session.
Is Enchilada Casserole good for muscle gain?
At 35g protein and 574 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with substantial caloric intake and solid protein content for training support.
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