Mama B’s Easy Enchilada Casserole

JULY 20, 2020 post

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef

1 medium onion chopped

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis (I like Ro*tel)

1 can of corn, or cooked  fresh or frozen corn

1 can of black OR pinto beans

Enchilada sauce 1 large can (28 ounce) and one regular size 10 ounce can

Corn tortilla chips-CRUSHED one large bag-your favorite brand. Crush as you use them, you may not need the whole bag

Grated sharp cheddar cheese- at least 4 cups (or any combination of cheeses: Mexican, Colby, Mild Cheddar 2 8 ounce packages is approximately 4 cups

1 small can chopped green chilis

Black olives and sour cream for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375

Brown ground beef with onion

Add large can of sauce and undrained chopped tomatoes; add corn and beans.

In bottom of greased 13×9 pan, add 1 cup of plain enchilada sauce

Layer with crushed tortilla chips, ½ of meat sauce mixture, cheese. Repeat layers. Top final layer of cheese with diced green chilis.

Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes until cheese is melted (and tortilla chips have softened into a crust.)

Serve with lettuce shreds, black olives, and sour cream on the side.  

Home made Enchilada Sauce is very easy to make and there are several recipes online.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/easy-enchilada-sauce-3644189

**If you prefer chicken enchilada casserole, substitute one pound of cooked and diced chicken breast for beef.

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