Paula's Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Paula's Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon corn oil; 2 lbs hamburger (I sometimes use chicken); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 16 corn tortillas; 1 lb monterey jack cheese; 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa; 2 teaspoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon corn oil
2 lbs hamburger (I sometimes use chicken)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup frozen corn
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
16 corn tortillas
1 lb monterey jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 teaspoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

1
Saute in oil, onion, pepper, and garlic.
2
Add beef and brown.
3
Drain fat and stir in corn.
4
Remove to a bowl.
5
In same skillet, heat tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, chili powder, and cumin to boiling, stirring to break up tomatoes.
6
Heat oven to 400F degrees.
7
Spoon 1/2 cup of sauce into bottom of 13x9 pan.
8
Cut tortillas in fourths.
9
Layer tortillas, meat, sauce and cheese.
10
Sprinkle salsa on top.
11
Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.
12
Sprinkle with chopped green onion.

1359

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon corn oil, 2 lbs hamburger (I sometimes use chicken), 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Paula's Enchilada Casserole 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.

Paula's Enchilada Casserole

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