Beef Enchilada Casserole

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large skillet or pot heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles and stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Remove the beef from the skillet with a slotted spoon and pour off the drippings. Add the ground beef back into the skillet.

3. 3

   Add the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles and simmer for another 2 minutes over medium heat.

4. 4

   Remove the skillet or pot from the heat and place half of the beef mixture in a bowl. Spread the beef mixture that is remaining in the pot evenly so it covers the bottom of the skillet or pot.

5. 5

   Use half of the cut tortilla strips and lay them across the beef mixture. Place the remaining beef mixture on top of those tortilla strips and sprinkle half the cheese on top of that. Then place the remaining tortilla strips in a layer on the cheese followed by the remaining cheese.

6. 6

   Bake the enchilada casserole in the skillet or oven safe pot for 15 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles and the tortilla strips are starting to crisp. Remove from the oven and garnish with the freshly chopped cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, a dollop of sour cream and the diced red onion {or garnishes of your choice}. Serve warm.