Mexican Casserole
Ingredients
The filling
-
2
teaspoons
vegetable oil
-
1
pound
ground beef
-
½
cup
onion, finely diced
-
1
packet
taco seasoning
-
15
ounces
diced tomatoes, drained
-
¾
cup
frozen corn kernels, thawed
The layers
-
2
cups
red enchilada sauce
-
8
6-inch
tortillas, halved
-
2
cups
shredded cheddar cheese
-
cooking spray
Optional garnishes
-
salsa
-
sour cream
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cilantro
-
avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the taco seasoning and water.
- Add the tomatoes and corn to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread some enchilada sauce in the baking dish and layer half of the tortillas over it.
- Add a third of the beef mixture, half a cup of cheese, and a third of the enchilada sauce.
- Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with tortillas and the remaining enchilada sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then add garnishes if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
435
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
35g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
596mg
Cholesterol
106mg
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