Karen's Enchilada Casserole

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   Set oven temperature to 350 degrees.

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   In a medium saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender.

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   Add the ground beef, cooking until well browned and crumbly.

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   Add the enchilada sauce and green chilies.

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   Continue cooking over medium heat until sauce is heated through.

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   In the meantime, tear or cut tortillas into large bite-sized pieces.

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   Begin layering by adding a few tablespoons of sauce to the bottom of a 13x9in baking pan.

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   Dividing everything in thirds, layer the casserole in three layers as follows: tortillas, meat sauce, cheese, olives.

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   Place in the oven until cheese is melted thoroughly, usually about 15 minutes.

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    After the cheese melts, you can place the casserole under the broiler for a few minutes to get a nice crusty cheese layer on top.

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    Yum!

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    Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

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    Add a dollop of sour cream to each piece, if desired, and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.