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Beef Enchilada Casserole Pressure Cooker Recipe

This pressure cooker beef enchilada casserole layers tender ground beef, spicy sauce, corn tortillas, and melty cheese into a comforting one-pot meal that's packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet for browning beef
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish
  • 1 Foil to cover dish

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground chuck for juiciness
  • ½ Medium white onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, about 1 tablespoon
  • ½ Jalapeño deseeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 packets Taco seasoning 1-ounce each or 56g homemade blend
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup Beef stock or water
  • 1 can Black beans 15-ounce, rinsed and drained
  • 3 ½ cups Red enchilada sauce canned or homemade
  • 18 to 24 Corn tortillas 4.5-inch size
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded, about 5 cups lightly packed
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chopped cilantro for serving
  • Sliced jalapeños for topping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Brown the ground chuck in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes and drain excess fat.
  • Add diced onion, garlic, and optional jalapeño. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and beef stock. Simmer for a couple minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Add black beans, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  • Layer 6-8 corn tortillas over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
  • Spoon ⅓ of the beef and bean mixture over the tortillas, then pour about ¾ cup enchilada sauce on top.
  • Repeat the layer of tortillas, beef mixture, and sauce two more times.
  • Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle with shredded cheese to fully cover.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and hot.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with sour cream, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Use store-bought sauce and cook beef in pressure cooker saute mode to save time. Make ahead and assemble day-of for quick baking.