Tortilla Chip Enchiladas
A crispy twist on traditional enchiladas combining melted cheese, ground beef, and tortilla chips in a rich red enchilada sauce. The crunch adds texture and flavor to this crowd-pleasing one-dish meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 3 cups shredded cheese
- 28 ounce can red enchilada sauce
- 4 ounce can drained diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Brown ground beef and drain fat
- Add green chilies, salsa, and cumin to beef; mix well
- In large bowl, gently crush tortilla chips
- Layer beef mixture over chips
- Pour enchilada sauce into bowl
- Add 1 cup cheese and mix gently
- Prepare non-stick baking dish
- Transfer mixture to dish
- Sprinkle remaining 2 cups cheese on top
- Cover with foil
- Bake for 50 minutes
Notes
Use high-quality tortilla chips for best texture
Avoid overmixing to prevent sogginess
Try cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
Add diced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving
Avoid overmixing to prevent sogginess
Try cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
Add diced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving