Cara's Green Chile Enchilada Bake Recipe

Name: Cara's Green Chile Enchilada Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Onion- chopped; 1 can mild enchilada sauce (14oz); 1 can mild green Chile's (4oz); 1 packages corn tortillas (20ct); 2 lb ground beef; 2 cup cheddar cheese- shredded; 1 16oz jar of Salsa; 2 clove garlic-minced; 1 oil; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp season salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 cup refried beans (or 1can of store bought beans)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Onion- chopped
1 can mild enchilada sauce (14oz)
1 can mild green Chile's (4oz)
1 packages corn tortillas (20ct)
2 lb ground beef
2 cup cheddar cheese- shredded
1 16oz jar of Salsa
2 clove garlic-minced
1 oil
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp season salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cup refried beans (or 1can of store bought beans)

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Add oil to large skillet on medium high.
2
Add onions & garlic
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After about 5min, add ground beef & seasonings.
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Cook til browned & drain grease
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Add sauce, salsa & 3/4 of chiles to hamburger meat.
6
I would use all the chiles but it would be too spicy for kids.
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Use as much as you like
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Lower heat to med/med low & let cook about 15 min.
9
During that time, heat beans, shred cheese & tear tortillas in 4's
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In a 9x13 baking pan, spoon a small amount of meat mixture in pan to lightly cover bottom.
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The helps prevent tortillas from sticking
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Using 10 tortillas, layer the pieces, overlapping alot.
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This helps absorb juices
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Spoon 1/2 the meat mixture on tortillas & spread evenly.
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Dallop 1/2 the beans over the meat.
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Using 1/2 the cheese, sprinkle on top
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Repeat layers once more, topping with cheese.
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Make sure all tortillas are covered with meat or cheese to avoid toughness.
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Cover with foil.
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Bake @350 for 15/20min.
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Last 5min remove foil.
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Let sit 5-10 min before serving.
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Enjoy!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Onion- chopped, 1 can mild enchilada sauce (14oz), 1 can mild green Chile's (4oz), 1 packages corn tortillas (20ct), and more.

Yes, Cara's Green Chile Enchilada Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Cara's Green Chile Enchilada Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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