Beef Enchilada Party Casserole
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 pieces medium sized onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup chicken or beef broth
- ¾ cup red kidney beans in can
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 12 pieces small tortilla wrappers
- grated sharp cheddar cheese for topping
- grated quick melting cheese for topping
- bell pepper olives, avocado, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Heat oil in a sauce pan on medium heat and stir fry ground beef until redness is off.
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Add the onions and garlic to the beef and continue cooking until translucent and aromatic.
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Stir in the tomato paste and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stirring occasionally until mixture turns red.
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Add in the tomato sauce, stock, beans, chili powder, cumin powder and sugar.
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When the mixture boils, lower the heat to put into simmering stage.
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Stir in the cheese and season to taste.
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Using a 9x9 square ceramic or glass dish, pour a little amount of beef sauce at the bottom of the dish then top with 2 pieces of tortilla wrap. Pour enough beef sauce to cover the entire area of the wrap. Repeat layering the remaining tortilla wrappers and beef sauce.
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Top with more cheese.
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Broil until cheese starts to melt and is bubbly.
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Top with chopped bell pepper, olives and avocado. Serve