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New Mexico Enchilada Casserole Recipe

A hearty, flavorful casserole with layers of enchiladas, cheese, and green chile sauce.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Green Chile Sauce
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Chopped Onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  • Add garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well.
  • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of green chile sauce.
  • Layer 4 tortillas over the sauce, followed by a layer of the beef mixture, and a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Feel free to add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Enchilada
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