Enchilada Casserole

Name: Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 c. water; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 pkg. 6-inch corn tortillas (about 20)

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 c. water
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 large onion, chopped
2 pkg. 6-inch corn tortillas (about 20)

Directions

1

Combine beef, tomatoes, water, chili powder, green pepper and onion in a large saucepan. Bring to
2

boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
3

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4

Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan with 1/3 of the tortillas.
5

Top with 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, making 2 more layers but reserving the remaining 1/3 cheese.
6

Bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.
7

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
8

Serve with salsa, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.