What\'s you fav Mexican recipe?

BENTE

this one is a favorite around here


Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this casserole is baking and serve with a bowl of fluffy rice.


1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 small) cup chopped peeled onion
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 (10-oz.) cans Ortega® Enchilada Sauce with Green Chiles & Onion
1 (2 1/2-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, divided
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half,divided
2 (8-oz.) cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided



1 Preheat oven to 375º F. Grease bottom of 9-inch-square baking dish.
2 Combine beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
3 Stir in enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.
4 Layer half of tortillas on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers; cover.
5 Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining olives and green onions.


Servings: 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes

Recipe Type
Main Dish, Meat

Cooking Tips
when i got my trial version of living cookbook this recipe was with it. i tried this and really enjoyed it. we have put chicken in it also. and if i remember correctly we used some leftover spatchcocked chicken before with good results. this is one of the easiest recipes there is!! TB 2008/08/23

Recipe Source
Source: Nestlé

Jeffersonian

Day-um, Thirdeye, those are some beautiful eats there.