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Enchilada Casserole

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A layered Mexican-inspired casserole with tortillas, seasoned beef, cheese, and enchilada sauce, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 flour tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in enchilada sauce, diced green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat mixture.
  5. Layer 1/3 of the tortilla quarters over the meat mixture.
  6. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortillas.
  7. Repeat layering two more times, ending with cheese on top.
  8. Sprinkle sliced black olives and chopped cilantro over the top if desired.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a spicier casserole, add jalapeños or use a hotter enchilada sauce. This dish can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking to save time.

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