Tex-Mex Tortilla Bake Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Tortilla Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 (2 lb. 3 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped with their juice; 3/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. salt; 1 to 3 canned green chilies, rinsed, seeded and minced; 16 tortillas; 1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz.)

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 (2 lb. 3 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped with their juice
3/4 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 to 3 canned green chilies, rinsed, seeded and minced
16 tortillas
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz.)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
In a heavy 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, cook the beef, uncovered, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, remove beef to bowl.
4
Add the onion, celery and garlic to beef drippings and cook, uncovered, over low heat until onion is soft.
5
Add the tomatoes and their juice, oregano, cumin, salt and chilies.
6
Simmer, uncovered, until thick.
7
Stir in beef and any accumulated juices. Cut tortillas in 1-inch strips and line bottom of buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with half of them.
8
Cover with half the beef mixture; repeat.
9
Sprinkle with the cheese and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Tortilla Bake 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.

Tex-Mex Tortilla Bake

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