Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole comes together in no time and is packed with flavor! Layers of beef, sauce, cheese, and corn tortillas combine into a Tex-Mex dish the whole family will love!
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I am quite excited about this recipe! In fact, I had to talk myself out of jumping onto the computer late last night to get this posted. THAT’S how excited I am!
By now, hopefully you have all tried my Instant Pot Lasagna. If not, definitely give it a try because its a blog favorite! All you need is your Instant Pot and a 7 inch Springform pan!
Anyhow, after making the lasagna and having it become such a hit, I began thinking of more ways to use my springform pan. No one likes a pan sitting around in a cupboard and there are only so many lasagnas and cheesecakes I can make, right?!
Well, this enchilada casserole came about in no time and the entire family, kids included, went nuts over it!
Last night, my son had football practice, it was rainy, and my other kiddos were busy with homework. It was one of those cozy, yet busy nights and I knew it was a perfect Instant Pot night. In fact, I doubled up and had this Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole in one pot and my Mexican Rice in the other! Two Instant Pots!
I layered corn tortillas, seasoned beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce into my Springform pan and crossed my fingers. After the cook time was complete, the smell from the pressure release was Heavenly.
I sprinkled some extra cheese on top and once melted, served! I served ours with chopped cilantro and sour cream on top, but you could also add chopped tomatoes, avocados, jalapenos, or any other topping desired.
This was flavorful, perfectly tender, and was perfect for dinner! This fed my family of 5 and even had enough for a lunch portion for the hubby today!
Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think! Be sure to serve with my Instant Pot Mexican Rice and Instant Pot Refried Beans!
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Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoon homemade seasoning, see recipe below)
- 1 ½ cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cups Mexican shredded cheese
- 9 corn tortillas, cut into halves
Instructions
- In a pan, cook beef until no longer pink.
- Drain grease and season with taco seasoning.
- Spray springform pan with cooking spray.
- Using 6 halves (3 full tortillas), layer on the bottom of your springform pan. *overlapping is okay
- Spread ½ the beef evenly over the tortilla layer, followed by ½ cup enchilada sauce and ½ cup cheese.
- Add another layer of tortillas (3 full tortillas cut in half).
- Continue pattern and spread remaining beef on top of tortillas followed by ½ cup sauce and ½ cup cheese.
- Place last layer of tortillas on top followed by remaining ½ cup sauce. *Do not put cheese on yet
- Spray a piece of tin foil with cooking spray and lightly cover the pan with foil *sprayed side down onto food to prevent sticking
- Pour 1 cup water into bottom of Instant Pot liner.
- Place metal trivet into Instant Pot (the trivet came with your Instant Pot).
- Carefully lower the springform pan onto the trivet and place Instant Pot lid securely on top.
- Ensure valve is in sealed position and cook on manual, high pressure, for 10 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pin has dropped, carefully reach in and remove foil from pan.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese evenly on top and place Instant Pot lid back on top for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Remove pan from Instant Pot using pot holders and place on serving tray.
- Slice and serve with toppings of choice! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe: https://thecookinchicks.com/taco-seasoning/
Jo-Ann says
I recently found this recipe and since I’m trying to use my instant pot more, I thought I’d give it a try. My husband came through the kitchen as I was fixing this and he asked me what it was and if he was going to like it. I said I think you’re gonna like this one. And he did! The only change I made was to add one chopped onion to the ground beef as I was browning it. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Kristin says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! Great idea on browning the beef with onion!
AMY L DECOURSEY says
I’ve made this recipe many times and we LOVE it! However, last night I decided to try it with shredded chicken that I made 1st in my Instant Pot. It was DELICIOUS!!! Both ways are perfect. I love this recipe. 🙂
Kristin says
Yay, love hearing how much y’all enjoy this recipe! I love this with shredded chicken too, and even green sauce in place of red! Yum!
Patricia A Ellsworth says
I wonder if a person could mix the meat and sauce together then spread it on the tortilla? I am making this on flour tortillas.
Kristin says
Absolutely! That should work great too!! Enjoy!
Ellie says
Made this last night and it was a HIT! I added about 3/4 of a can of corn with poblano peppers. I used your 10 minute time but it was barely warm in the middle. I’m going to increase the time to 20 minutes. Thank you for this recipe and for the taco seasoning recipe! This will become a regular meal.
Kristin says
Yay! Glad to hear you enjoyed! I love the addition of corn to this!
Marianne says
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I added about 1/2c of kernel corn to the meat mixture. I did have to cook it for 15 mins and another 5 minutes to melt the cheese on top. I added some black olives to the top. My husband had 2 huge servings.
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing that!! Great addition of the olives on top!
Anita Wells says
Can I use a 7 inch cake pan and leave tortillas full instead cutting them in half?That I think would cut down prep work
Kristin says
Absolutely, as long as it fits in your Instant Pot, you are good to go!
Jon says
I just got my air fryer lid and wanted to know if you’ve tried this in an air fryer or with the instant pot lid. I saw the instructions you gave for oven, so I’ll try that and let you know how it goes.
Kristin says
Ooooo great idea! I haven’t personally tried that yet, but the air fryer would work great!!
Renee Dar says
So delicious!!! Our whole family approved. Will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kristin says
Yay! Glad you enjoyed!!
Susan says
The timing was not right for mine, it was actually cool in the middle — I didn’t enjoy the “raw” corn tortillas, perhaps if it had thoroughly cooked, they would have been better. Couldn’t recommend this dish, sorry.
Kristin says
Bummer to hear that! I’m not sure what could have happened as I haven’t experienced that! Sorry it wasn’t a hit!
Jon says
Would it be the same cook time for cheese enchiladas? They are my wife’s favorite, but she really liked these, too! She said I can make it again.
Kristin says
Yep, same cook time! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Dawn Workman says
This was great!! I added a can of green chilies and a can of rotel tomatoes to the meat mixture! I also added a sunny side up egg on top before serving!! Delicious!!!
Thank you!!!
Kristin says
Great idea on adding the tomatoes and chilies, yum!! Even the egg sounds like a great addition! Glad you enjoyed!!