KEVIN'S FAMOUS BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

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This is a bold and delicious recipe from Tucson, Arizona. Kevin's Famous Beef Enchilada Casserole is hearty and satisfying in every way with big flavor from the beef, veggies and green chiles. This flavorful casserole is sure to please your hungry family! Check out this site for free chile recipes and tips: http://tiny.cc/newmexicochile

Provided by kevkev227

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
10 fresh flour tortillas or 20 fresh corn tortillas
4 cups of fresh shredded cheddar cheese (Medium or Sharp)
2 cups of fresh sliced mushrooms
2 cups of fresh diced zucchini
1 1/2 cups of fresh diced yellow onions
1 tablespoon of fresh pureed garlic (Not Minced or Chopped)
2 cups of fresh salsa (Mild or Hot)
1 cup of diced green chili pepper (Mild or Hot)
1/2 cup Spanish olive oil
2 tablespoons dried cumin powder
2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano, powder (Not Flakes)
2 -3 tablespoons smoked spanish paprika (Hot or Sweet)
1 tablespoon chili powder (Mild or Hot)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons of kosher sea salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (Freshly Ground Preferred)
sliced spanish green pimento stuffed olives, Sliced Fresh Avocado, Fresh Sour Cream, Roasted Corn or pico de gallo
Spanish rice, Black Beans, Mexican Fried Potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease deep oval casserole dish or dutch oven with small amount of Olive Oil.
  • Sautee Mushrooms, Zucchini and Onion with Fresh Garlic in small amount of Olive Oil with 1 TBSP of Salt in skillet over medium heat until soft and lightly browned. Turn off heat and set aside to cool.
  • Sautee Beef in skillet over medium heat with small amount of Olive Oil until cooked through, add Green Chili, 1 TBSP of Salt, and 1 TBSP of Garlic Powder and combine. Cook until lightly browned. Turn off heat, remove beef mixture from skillet, place in dish and set aside to cool. Be sure to leave oil in pan.
  • Make sauce, using skillet and oil that was used to cook beef mixture, return to medium heat and add Salsa, 2 TBSP Cumin, 2 TBSP Oregano, 1 TBSP Paprika, 1 TBSP Chili Powder, 1 TBSP Garlic Powder, 1 TBSP Salt and 1 TSP Nutmeg, Simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside to cool.
  • Layer casserole dish with light amount of sauce 2 flour tortillas or 4 corn tortillas, 1/2 of beef mixture, light layer of sauce, light layer of cheddar, 2nd layer of tortillas, 1/2 of Zucchini/Mushroom/Onion Mixture, light layer of sauce, light layer of cheddar, 3rd layer of tortillas remaining beef mixture, light layer of sauce, light layer of cheddar, 4th layer of tortillas, remaining Zucchini/Mushroom/Onion Mixture, light layer of sauce, light layer of cheddar, 5th layer of tortillas, top with remaining sauce and cover with remaining cheddar. Sprinkle top with 1 to 2 TBSP of Paprika.
  • Bake covered at 350F for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Patrick Hany
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


AaleeSa Shrish Magar
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This casserole was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Mikaylia Martin
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The casserole turned out great!


Ghazi Op
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Mi10t Mobile
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I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Black World
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I loved the flavor of this casserole. It was cheesy, beefy, and had a little bit of a kick.


Madison Jeski
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Ibrahim Junaidu
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The enchiladas were cheesy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious.


Tyler Wilde
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This casserole was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. I will definitely be making it again.


Enim Sheiba
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


peter pumpkin eater
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This enchilada casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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