Enchilada Stack Recipe

Name: Enchilada Stack
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup water; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz); salsa (garnish) (optional); sour cream (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz)
salsa (garnish) (optional)
sour cream (garnish) (optional)

1
In a skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic till meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
(May also be cooked in microwave for about 5 minutes on hi, stirring occasionally.
3
).
4
Stir in tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
5
Cook and stir about 5 minutes over medium low heat.
6
In a tortilla sized, ungreased, round, microwaveable 1 1/2 quart dish, layer 1 tortilla, 1/4 beef mixture, and 1/4 cheese.
7
Repeat layers 3 more times.
8
Cover and microwave on high 2-4 minutes, or till cheese is melted.
9
Garnish with salsa and sour cream if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Enchilada Stack 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!

Enchilada Stack

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Variations & substitutions

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