Monday, August 15, 2011

Enchilada Casserole

I found this recipe through a forum but not on Pampered Chef, although it is a recipe apparantly found in the 29 Minutes to Dinner cookbook.  Really easy and quick meal!

1 lb lean ground beef (the leaner the better since you don't drain off the fat!)
1 tbsp Southwestern Seasoning Mix (or taco seasoning)
1/4 tsp salt (add amount to preference, I eye-balled it)
1-10 oz can enchilada sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup medium thick and chunky salsa
12 yellow corn tortillas
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro, divided
1 cup shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
sour cream and lime wedges (optional)

Combine beef, seasoning mix, and salt in 10" skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.  Add enchilada sauce, water, and salsa; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

As beef mixture cooks, place tortillas in a stack and cut into 1 inch pieces (easiest using a pizza cutter!).  Snip cilantro using Kitchen Shears

Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over bottom of the Deep Covered Baker; top with half of the beef mixture, half of the cheese, and sprinkle 2 tbsp of the cilantro over cheese.  Repeat with the tortillas, beef and cheese.

Microwave on high 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Garnish with remaining cilantro. 

Serve with sour cream and lime wedges if desired.

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