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mexican casserole

Recipe by
cyndy ladas
Plano, TX

I got this from my Aunt Tancie. She got it from a friend when my uncle was stationed at Fort Bliss (El Paso). She told me the lady was from the Northeast and it was a tad mild, so she kicked it up with the jalapeno and cayenne. This is the perfect dish for those cold winter nights. Hope you like it and let me know what you think.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican casserole

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef at least 90%
  • 1 28 oz
    can of tomatoes
  • 1 large clove
    of garlic minced
  • 1
    0nion chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno chopped and seeded
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cumin
  • 12
    corn tortillas
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded mexican blend cheese

How To Make mexican casserole

  • 1
    Sprinkle with the spices then brown the beef with the garlic and onion; drain.
  • 2
    Add jalapeno, tomatoes and tomato paste, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Layer a 13x9 pan with 4 of the tortillas; cover with a layer of sauce, and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat the layers ending with the cheese. Bake at 350 for 30-445 minutes

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