Spinach Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Name: Spinach 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 can tomatoes with green chilies; 1 (1 lb.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 (8 oz.) can 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. sour cream; 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar 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 can tomatoes with green chilies
1 (1 lb.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (8 oz.) can 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. sour cream
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 c. (3 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce (optional)
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives

1
Brown meat with onion and garlic; drain.
2
Add tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bell pepper, 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 evenly over tortillas.
7
Top with remaining meat mixture.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
9
Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheeses.
10
Let stand 10 minutes; cut into squares to serve.
11
Garnish with lettuce, if desired, and olives.
12
Serve with picante sauce, if desired.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 can tomatoes with green chilies, and more.

Yes, Spinach Enchilada Casserole falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach Enchilada Casserole

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