cheesy enchilada casserole

Herrin, IL
Updated on May 14, 2013

A family Favorite.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups salsa
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat italian salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 - flour tortillas (8 inches)
  • 1 can of drained corn (small)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

How To Make cheesy enchilada casserole

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
  • Step 3
    Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Step 4
    Place a flour or corn tortilla on top of meat mixture. Layer with half of the meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat as many layers as you like. The last & final layer should be a healthy dose of grated cheese.
  • Step 5
    Cover with foil that has been sprayed with pam or other and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
  • Step 6
    Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican

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