Pace Setting Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Pace Setting Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 c. Pace picante sauce; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 c. (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 12 corn tortillas; 1 c. dairy sour cream; 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar or additional Monterey Jack cheese; shredded lettuce (optional); 1/2 c. sliced ripe olives

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 c. Pace picante sauce
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 c. (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
12 corn tortillas
1 c. dairy sour cream
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar or additional Monterey Jack cheese
shredded lettuce (optional)
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives

1
Brown meat with onion and garlic; drain.
2
Add Pace picante sauce, spinach, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bell peppers, lime juice and salt.
3
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom and up sides of lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, overlapping as necessary.
4
Top with half the meat mixture.
5
Arrange remaining tortillas, overlapping as necessary.
6
Spread sour cream over tortillas.
7
Top with remaining meat mixture.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
9
Remove from oven.
10
Sprinkle with cheese.
11
Let stand 10 minutes.
12
Cut into squares to serve.
13
Garnish with lettuce if desired and olives and serve with 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 1/2 c. Pace picante sauce, and more.

Yes, Pace Setting Enchilada 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.

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Pace Setting Enchilada Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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