enchilacomalejita casserole (mexican casserole)
(ENCHILada-tACO-taMALE-faJITA) I didn't have all the ingredients to make any one whole recipe, so I improvised. Necessity is the mother of invention! We weren't disappointed. Optional add-ins - Add cooked pinto beans to the meat mixture before layering, or add refried beans as another layer when you're layering.
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Enchilacomalejita is a mouthful to say, but don't let that scare you. This dinner casserole is simple to throw together and filled with Mexican flavors. Your whole family will love it. Ground beef is full of taco flavor and is drizzled with a homemade enchilada sauce. There's a slight crunch from the tortilla chips that are sprinkled over the tortillas. The whole thing is topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. A great weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 packages taco mix, low sodium
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 large flour tortillas
- 1 bag corn tortilla chips, preferably low or no salt
- 4-6 cups Mexican blend cheese, grated
- 2 cups Velveeta shreds, optional
- 2 cups enchilada sauce, recipe below
- - chopped lettuce, for serving
- - chopped tomatoes, for serving
- - sour cream, for serving
- - salsa, for serving
- ENCHILADA SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
How To Make enchilacomalejita casserole (mexican casserole)
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Step 1Enchilada Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute. -
Step 2Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano).
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Step 3Then gradually add in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to remove lumps.
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Step 4Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until thick. This will last for up to two weeks in an air-tight container.
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Step 5Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet, brown ground beef with bell pepper and onion. Drain.
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Step 6Add the taco mix and water; simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Step 7In a 9x13 baking dish, spread about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
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Step 8Cut the flour tortillas to fit the pan to make 1 layer.
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Step 9Crumble a couple of handfuls of the crispy corn tortilla chips over the flour tortillas.
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Step 10Sprinkle about half the meat mixture over the chips.
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Step 11Drizzle with enchilada sauce, saving some for the next layer.
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Step 12Sprinkle with cheese.
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Step 13Repeat another layer, finishing with cheese.
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Step 14Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Step 15Serve with chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, etc.
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