Beefy Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time: 18 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 63 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is a delicious and easy alternative to beef enchiladas sure to please any Mexican food lover.

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground meat (turkey, beef, etc)

1 finely chopped medium yellow onion

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

salt & pepper

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of onion soup (or cream of mushroom soup if desired)

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can nacho cheese soup

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

10 ounces grated cheddar cheese

10 corn tortillas, cut into one-inch cubes

dried ancho chile powder (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Place oil & onions in large skillet on medium heat. Season onions with salt & pepper to taste and continue to cook onions until almost translucent.
3. Add ground meat and taco seasoning to skillet and cook meat until browned. Drain meat, then combine with all the soups.
4. Spray a large cake pan or baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the meat/soup mixture in the bottom of the pan, then top with 1/3 of the tortillas, 1/3 of the tomatoes, then 1/3 of the cheese. Continue layering until all ingredients are used.
5. Bake 45 minutes, or until bubbly around edges. Top with a light sprinkle of ancho chili powder if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com