Quick & Easy Enchilada Casserole

So Mr. Devilish Dish and I did a thing this Spring.  We bought a bass boat.  Now that Little Devil has left the nest and we're empty nesters we decided we needed a fun "social distancing" type hobby we can enjoy together.  I grew up on Oklahoma lakes, so I was completely on board with the idea.  We've had a really fun spring and summer so far.  The only downside (and it isn't much of a downside) is we sometimes come home after dinner time.  Again, this isn't a bad thing since we're empty nesters and don't have anyone waiting to be fed but ourselves, but now I'm on the hunt for recipes that come together quickly and easily after day on the lake.  This Quick & Easy Enchilada Casserole totally fits the bill.  Only 5 ingredients and about 25 minutes in the oven to a hearty Mexican feast!  The time saver is the tortilla chips.  No tortillas to soften and roll up, just a short cut with the chips!  You can even use store bought taco seasoning, to speed things up.  I happened to have some of my Homemade Taco Seasoning on hand, which is gluten-free so I used that.  Canned enchilada sauce and pre-shredded cheese make it even easier.  Just brown your ground beef and onions and layer the ingredients together. While it bakes, throw together a simple lettuce and tomato salad and you'll have a comforting, filling meal that comes together in minutes.  The perfect ending to a day enjoying your favorite hobby!

Only 5 ingredients to a quick & easy meal!

Layer crushed tortilla chips in prepared dish.

Brown ground beef and diced onion.

Season with taco seasoning.

Combine ground beef mixture with
enchilada sauce and half of the cheese.
Pour over the crushed chips.

Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy!

Serve with a simple
lettuce and tomato salad for a hearty meal. 
Perfect after a day of boating!

QUICK & EASY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

1 (12 ounce) package tortilla chips, crushed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2.5 tablespoons taco seasoning (Find my Homemade Recipe HERE!)
1 (28 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese

Grease a 9x13-inch deep dish casserole dish.  Place crushed tortilla chips in prepared dish and set aside.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onion.  Drain off excess grease if necessary.  Add taco seasoning.  Stir in enchilada sauce and half the package of cheese.  Pour mixture over crushed tortilla chips.  Top with remaining cheese and bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.