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Brown grnd chuck; drain any excess fat.
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Add in (minced) onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook till soft.
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Cut tomatoes into chunks and add in to beef mix (including liquid).
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Add in enchilada sauce, chili pwdr, cumin and cilantro.
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Add in salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 min.
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Grease a 3-qt casserole.
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Steam (or possibly fry) tortillas.
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Put approx.
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1/3 of the meat mix in the casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives.
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Repeat twice.
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Sprinkle crushed corn chips around the edges and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 min or possibly till heated through.
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Cut into wedges.
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NOTES:* A simple Mexican-style casserole with beef and cheese - This a conglomeration of several of my favorite Mexican casserole recipes.
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I took what I liked best from each one and this is what it turned out to be.
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My family devoured it instantly and completely, and it has become one of our favorites.
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* You can adjust the seasonings to suit your own tastes; I listed conservative amounts (for me, anyway!).
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You can also add in salsa (homemade is best) to the casserole, if you like.
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Serve with fried rice (plain or possibly flavored) and green salad.
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Difficulty: easy.
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Time: 15 min preparation, 20 min cooking.
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Precision: approximate measurement OK.
