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!
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!
7 inch Springform pan: https://amzn.to/2QrHbcm
Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade seasoning, see recipe below)
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 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 1/2 the beef evenly over the tortilla layer, followed by 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and 1/2 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 1/2 cup sauce and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Place last layer of tortillas on top followed by remaining 1/2 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 1/2 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/
Gin Perdide
(or 3 tbsp homemade seasoning, see recipe below) I don’t see that recipe, =(
Kristin
Good catch, I am adding that now, but here it is https://thecookinchicks.com/taco-seasoning/
Beverly Eide
The list of ingredients calls for one packet of Taco Seasoning or 3 tablespoons of home made seasoning mix.. Recipe for home made mix says 2 tablespoons equals one packet . Please clarify?
Beverly Eide
I use a silicone sling for PIP cooking. Saves a lot of scorched fingers.
Beverly Eide
By the way, Thanks for the seasoning mix recipe. I never seem to have the packets on hand when I need them.
Kristin
Whoops, great catch, I have corrected! It should be 2 tbsp. of homemade! Thanks!
Kristin
That is a great idea! I’ll need to remember that!
Kristin
My pleasure, I love making my own seasonings when I can! Enjoy!
Sue
I would like to add beans, corn, peppers or a combination of these. Would I need to adjust the amount of sauce and the cooking time?
Thank you.
Kristin
Nope, shouldn’t have to add any additional time, but perhaps increase sauce by about 1/2 cup. Enjoy!
Kathy
Can you use flour tortillas?
Kristin
I have never tried it that way, but it should still work great!
Bettye
Don’t have a spring form pan or instant pot. What would work to bake this?
Kristin
You can make this in a round cake pan and stick it in the oven. 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, you’ll be able to see when the cheese is all melted and it looks warmed through!
kate
Do you think an 8″ spring form will work for this? I checked and it fits inside my instant pot, but just barely.
Kristin
As long as it fits in your Instant Pot, absolutely! Enjoy!
Linda Stavinoha
Beverly Eide said she uses a silicone sling in hers so she doesn’t burn her fingers…what is a silicone sling? Is it just a silicone mat? How would that work? Recipe sounds great and I can’t wait to try it.
Kristin
Yes, this is the silicone sling a lot of people use, https://amzn.to/2FgyxFr! Definitely comes in handy and helps prevent burns! Hope you enjoy!
Sarah
I just tried this recipe and 10 minutes was not nearly enough time. I pulled it out and the springform pan I used was warm, touched the top tortilla and that was warm but when I cut into it the center was slightly cool(most likely from the cheese which was previously in the fridge). Put it back in for another 10 mins. Wish me lunch
Kristin
Oh bummer! Did it turn out better with the extra 10 minutes? Fingers crossed! I just made this the other night and the 10 minutes worked, but I will try to trouble shoot it!
Debby
Super yummy and super easy. Will make again! I used a bit more enchilada sauce since I wanted to make sure it wasn’t dry. Turned out great!
Kristin
Yea!! Glad you enjoyed!!
Laura
We were craving something Mexican and wanted to use the Instant Pot. Did an internet search and found this recipe. It turned out great! There are only two of us but my husband has a healthy appetite and I wanted substantial leftovers so I put another batch in a cake pan and stacked them, putting the larger cake pan on top. I covered the spring form pan with foil and stretched the 1 lb. of ground beef.i also had a big can of green chili enchilada sauce so used that. It was delicious and we have lots of leftovers, may even freeze some. I made Spanish rice and salsa to go with it. Thanks so much for this great recipe.
Kristin
Yea!! I love hearing this!! So glad you both enjoyed!! Great idea on making more!!
Melissa
Made it and the family loved it! Definitely a keeper of a recipe!
Kristin
Yay!! So glad you all enjoyed the recipe!!