Beef Chiliquillas Recipe

Name: Beef Chiliquillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tortillas; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 can chilies and tomatoes; 2 onions, chopped and divided; dash of cayenne pepper or to taste; 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese; shredded lettuce; 1 fresh tomato, chopped; salsa (if desired)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
2
Bake tortillas until crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
3
Increase oven heat to 350u00b0.
4
Brown meat in a frying pan; drain off any fat and add tomato paste, chilies and tomatoes, half the chopped onion and cayenne pepper.
5
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Layer beef mixture, broken tortillas, remaining onion and cheese three times, in that order, in a 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake 30 minutes.
7
Serve with lettuce,
8
tomato and salsa, if desired.
9
Good with refried beans and fresh corn-on-the-cob.

576

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tortillas, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste, 1 can chilies and tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Beef Chiliquillas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Chiliquillas

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Variations & substitutions

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