CHEESY CHILADA CASSEROLE

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This easy Mexican casserole is so easy and versatile. Play around with different spices to satisfy your personal taste buds. If you like it spicy, add some jalapeno peppers to kick it up a notch! Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and additional picante sauce on the side.

Provided by kkennedy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas, divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil until softening, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Break ground beef into small chunks and add to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease from the pot and return to heat.
  • Stir pinto beans, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the beef mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
  • Spoon enough of the beef mixture into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish to cover. Arrange 6 tortillas atop the beef mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese in a layer to cover the tortillas. Arrange remaining 6 tortillas atop the cheese layer; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese over the top. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting; top with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1105.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tink Belle
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the cheesy, flavorful sauce and the hidden veggies.


Dream Boy Sabbir
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I've tried several different cheesy chilada casserole recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


betty usa
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This casserole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a delicious and hearty meal that my whole family loves.


Kamgelo Maune
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great. It was perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Gupta Musical
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.


joh' rimmy
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my casserole didn't turn out as cheesy as I expected.


Saleem Williams
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This casserole was a nice change from my usual dinner routine. I would definitely make it again.


Karlene Acland
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I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Sajjat Hossain
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I actually enjoyed this casserole. It was cheesy and flavorful.


Hima Ale
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I would not recommend it to beginners.


FN tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Dyson Phone
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Salem
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


jcpetron2
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


AdibaMahjabeen _3093_30
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This casserole was easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Podi Boy
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Great recipe! I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The casserole was cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Allie Bryant
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Amazing recipe! The casserole was cheesy, flavorful, and a hit with my guests. I'll definitely be making this again.


F Jappie
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and the cheese was perfectly melted.


Ulemo Mkete
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy meal that my whole family loves.


Mahi Srma
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This was a hit with my family! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. The flavors were amazing and the cheese was gooey and melted. I will definitely be making this again!