Beefy Tortilla Casserole Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Grnd beef
• 1 lrg Onion, minced
• 4 x Garlic cloves, minced (or possibly less)
• 1 x Green bell pepper (capsicum), minced
• 1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 3 x Cilantro sprigs (up to 6)
• 1 c. Olives, minced
• 1 lb Tomatoes
• 1 1/4 c. Enchilada sauce
• 8 x Corn tortillas
• 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 lb Monterey jack cheese, grated
• 1 c. Corn chips, crushed

1. Brown grnd chuck; drain any excess fat.
2. Add in (minced) onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook till soft.
3. Cut tomatoes into chunks and add in to beef mix (including liquid).
4. Add in enchilada sauce, chili pwdr, cumin and cilantro.
5. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 min.
7. Grease a 3-qt casserole.
8. Steam (or possibly fry) tortillas.
9. Put approx.
10. 1/3 of the meat mix in the casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives.
11. Repeat twice.
12. Sprinkle crushed corn chips around the edges and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 min or possibly till heated through.
13. Cut into wedges.
14. NOTES:* A simple Mexican-style casserole with beef and cheese - This a conglomeration of several of my favorite Mexican casserole recipes.
15. I took what I liked best from each one and this is what it turned out to be.
16. My family devoured it instantly and completely, and it has become one of our favorites.
17. Yield: Serves 4-6.
18. * You can adjust the seasonings to suit your own tastes; I listed conservative amounts (for me, anyway!).
19. You can also add in salsa (homemade is best) to the casserole, if you like.
20. Serve with fried rice (plain or possibly flavored) and green salad.
21. Difficulty: easy.
22. Time: 15 min preparation, 20 min cooking.
23. Precision: approximate measurement OK.

beef, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, cumin, cilantro, olives, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, cheese, corn chips

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beefy-tortilla-casserole-82810 (may not work)