Beefy Tortilla Casserole

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This was OK, but we found it a little lacking in flavor. It just seemed like an awful lot of chopping and prep work for a mediocre result.

45 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

928 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	ground beef
1	large	onion	chopped
4	each	garlic cloves	chopped
1	each	green bell pepper	chopped
1	tablespoon	chili powder
1	teaspoon	cumin
3-6	sprigs	cilantro
1	cup	olives	chopped
1	pound	tomatoes
1 1/4	cups	enchilada sauce
8	each	corn tortillas
1/2	pound	cheddar cheese	grated
1/2	pound	monterey jack cheese	grated
1	cup	corn chips	crushed

Directions

Brown ground chuck; drain any excess fat.

Add (chopped) onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook until soft.

Cut tomatoes into chunks and add to beef mixture (including liquid).

Add enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and cilantro.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Grease a 3-quart casserole.

Steam (or fry) tortillas. Put approx. 1/3 of the meat mixture in the casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives.

Repeat twice.

Sprinkle crushed corn chips around the edges and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Cut into wedges.

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This was OK, but we found it a little lacking in flavor. It just seemed like an awful lot of chopping and prep work for a mediocre result.
over 2 years ago by ccole1973

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 509g

Amount per Serving

Calories 928 62% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.0g	99%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	166%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 257mg	86%
Sodium 954mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 72.0g	144%