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Beefy Tortilla Casserole

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Category: Casseroles

 Ingredients List

  • 1 1/2 lb Ground beef
  • 1 lg Onion, chopped
  • 4 Garlic cloves,
  • -chopped (or less)
  • 1 Green bell pepper
  • -(capsicum), chopped
  • 1 tb Chili powder
  • 1 ts Cumin
  • 3 Cilantro sprigs
  • -(up to 6)
  • 1 c Olives, chopped
  • 1 lb Tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 c Enchilada sauce
  • 8 Corn tortillas
  • 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese,
  • -grated
  • 1/2 lb Monterey jack cheese,
  • -grated
  • 1 c Corn chips, crushed

 Directions

Brown ground chuck; drain any excess fat. Add (chopped) 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.

NOTES:

* A simple Mexican-style casserole with beef and cheese This a
conglomeration of several of my favorite Mexican casserole recipes. I took
what I liked best from each one and this is what it turned out to be. My
family devoured it instantly and completely, and it has become one of our
favorites. Yield: Serves 4-6.

* You can adjust the seasonings to suit your own tastes; I listed
conservative amounts (for me, anyway!). You can also add salsa (homemade is
best) to the casserole, if desired. Serve with fried rice (plain or
flavored) and green salad.

: Difficulty: easy.
: Time: 15 minutes preparation, 20 minutes cooking.
: Precision: approximate measurement OK.

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