Cheesy Chilanda Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chilanda Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped; 12 each corn tortillas (6-inch); 1 clove garlic minced; 2 cups cheese shredded; 16 ounces pinto beans drained; 1 x lettuce shredded; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 x sour cream; 1 cup picante sauce med. hot; 1 each tomatoes fresh, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin ground

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped
12 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 clove garlic minced
2 cups cheese shredded
16 ounces pinto beans drained
1 x lettuce shredded
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 x sour cream
1 cup picante sauce med. hot
1 each tomatoes fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin ground

1
Brown meat with pepper, onion and garlic; drain.
2
Add beans, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin and salt.
3
Simmer 15 minutes.
4
Spoon small amount of meat mixture in 13x9 baking dish.
5
Top with 6 tortillas.
6
Top with half the remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese, repeat (except for cheese).
7
Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
8
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 20 minutes.
9
Remove foil and top with remaining cheese.
10
Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
11
Top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and additional picante sauce.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 pound ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped, 12 each corn tortillas (6-inch), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chilanda Casserole 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!

Cheesy Chilanda Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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