Hearty Tortilla Casserole Recipe

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Being single, I often halve this recipe to yield a meal for one plus a lunch I can take to work. When co-workers remark on how good it looks, I ask them over to try it, then pass along the recipe. It's hot but not overpowering. -Terri Nelson, Warren, Minnesota

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Hearty Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 2-4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 Anaheim or Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled and finely chopped or 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; remove from the heat and set aside.
In a saucepan, saute onion, chilies, jalapeno and garlic in oil until tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in cream and salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread 3 tablespoons sauce in an ungreased 8-in. round or square baking dish. Spread about 2 teaspoons sauce on each tortilla; layer with beans, beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of each kind of cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired. Yield: 2-4 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 657 calories, 35 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 1,442 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Tortilla Casserole in Country Woman July/August 1998, p33

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Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2011 by cristenc

my little ones aren't fond of peppers and onions, so I made it withoug most of the sauce items. Still it was so good and gave a creamer texture then my usual enchiladas.