enchilada casserole
(2 RATINGS)
WHEN I LIVED IN POTTSBORO, TX IN LATE 1960s, I GOT THIS FROM DENISON, TX NEWSPAPER. IT HAS BEEN A FAMILY FAVORITE.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 TO 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground round
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 4 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 jar 11.5 oz taco sauce, divided
- 6 - corn tortillas
- 1 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 - green onions [finely chopped] shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sour cream for garnish
How To Make enchilada casserole
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Step 1PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES.
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Step 2COOK GROUND ROUND AND ONION IN SKILLET OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL MEAT IS BROWNED AND COOKED THROUGH; DRAIN. ADD CHILLI POWDER, CUMIN, PEPPER, GARLIC AND WATER. SIMMER, UNCOVERED, ABOUT 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL WATER HAS EVAPORATED AND MEAT MIXTURE IS THICK.
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Step 3LIGHTLY COVER BOTTOM OF 9X13 INCH PAN WITH HALF OF TACO SAUCE. PLACE 3 TORTILLAS IN BOTTOM OF PAN, CUTTING TORTILLAS TO FIT, IF NECESSARY.
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Step 4SPREAD MEAT MIXTURE ON TOP OF TORTILLAS. SPRINKLE 1/2 CUP CHEESE. DRIZZLE REMAINING TACO SAUCE OVER CHEESE AND TOP WITH REMAINING 3 TORTILLAS. SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING 3/4 CUP CHEESE.
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Step 5COVER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND BAKE 25 MINUTES. REMOVE FOIL AND BAKE 5 ADDITIONAL MINUTES.
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Step 6GARNISH WITH GREEN ONIONS AND SERVE WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, AND SOUR CREAM.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Casseroles
Category:
Tacos & Burritos
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
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