Beefy Tortilla Casserole
This award winning casserole recipe will win your seal of approval after you take your first bite of its Tex-Mex goodness. Spices and cheese make this simple casserole taste unbelievably great.
Notes
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Cooking MethodCasserole
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 to 6 cilantro sprigs
- 1 cup olives, chopped
- 1 pound tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 pound monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup corn chips, crushed
Instructions
- Brown ground chuck; drain any excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook until soft.
- Cut tomatoes into chunks and add to beef mixture, including liquid. Add enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Grease a 3-quart casserole. Steam (or fry) tortillas. Put approx. 1/3 of the meat mixture in the casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives. Repeat twice.
- Sprinkle crushed corn chips around the edges and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into wedges.