Tex-Mex Gooey Casserole Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Gooey Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 lbs ground beef; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 3 cups beef stock; 10 flour tortillas; 2 cups grated medium cheddar; 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 cups beef stock
10 flour tortillas
2 cups grated medium cheddar
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F
2
Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the ground beef and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste. Stir in the tomatoes and stock. Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from the heat and cool.
7
Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the chili mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan.
8
Lay two tortillas on top of the chili mixture. Sprinkle the top of the tortillas with the Cheddar and Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process until all of the chili, tortillas and cheese are used. (The final layer should be cheese)
9
Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before slicing.

2059

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 lbs ground beef, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Gooey 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.

Tex-Mex Gooey Casserole

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