Ingredients for Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Ground Beef
- Flour Tortillas
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- Yellow Onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (24-ounce) jar salsa
- Green Chili Pepper
- Spanish Olive Oil
- Cumin Powder
- Mexican Oregano
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Sea Salt
- Ground Nutmeg
- Pimento Stuffed Olives
- Spanish Rice
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How to Make Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a deep oval casserole dish (approximately 9x13 inches) or Dutch oven with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a large skillet, sauté 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, 1 medium zucchini (diced), and 1/2 medium onion (chopped) with 2 cloves of minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and cook until softened and lightly browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In the same skillet, brown 1.5 pounds of ground beef over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Drain off any excess grease. Add 4 ounces of chopped green chiles, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of garlic powder. Cook until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove beef mixture from skillet and set aside to cool.
- Leave the oil in the skillet.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite salsa, 2 tablespoons of cumin, 2 tablespoons of oregano, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Layer the casserole: Spread a light layer of sauce in the bottom of the prepared dish. Add 2 flour tortillas (or 4 corn tortillas), half of the beef mixture, a light layer of sauce, and a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup). Repeat layers: 2 more tortillas, half of the vegetable mixture, a light layer of sauce, a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), 2 more tortillas, the remaining beef mixture, a light layer of sauce, a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), 2 more tortillas, the remaining vegetable mixture, a light layer of sauce, and a light layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup).
- Top with the remaining sauce and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup).
- Sprinkle the top with 1-2 tablespoons of paprika.
- Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
152 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
90g
Carbs
11g
