California (Mexican) Tortilla Casserole

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 5
Delicious California (Mexican) Tortilla Casserole recipe that is quick to prepare
in Dinner

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 cups tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup sliced black olives ( extra may be offered for garnish )
1 can diced green chilies
12 corn tortillas , quartered
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 egg
8 ounces sliced monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
sour cream ( optional )
extra sliced black olives ( optional )
chopped green onion ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
523
Sugar
6g
Fat
29g
California (Mexican) Tortilla Casserole is a popular ethnic recipe that is made primarily with beef, cheese, tortillas, and tomatoes, with added black olives and green chilies for flavor. It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. The use of traditional Mexican chili adds to the flavor of the dish and creates a dish that is warming and satisfying. The California Tortilla Casserole can be made in different ways, for example, using chicken, turkey, or even tofu instead of beef, this can be changed making it a flexible recipe that can be adapted to different preference.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions, garlic and chili powder.
2.In a large bowl, mix the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, black olives and green chilies together.
3.Preheat the oven to 350°F
4.In a 13x9 inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the tomato mixture on the bottom of the dish. Layer the tortillas, followed by beef mixture, cottage cheese and the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used up.
5.Bake the casserole for 35-40 minutes until it is heated through completely.
6.Spread the grated cheddar cheese on top, and bake until it melts and slightly browned.
7.Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes and serve with sour cream, extra black olives and chopped green onion as desired.

PROS

This casserole recipe is quick to prepare, very hearty and delicious, perfect for dinner.

It is also versatile and can be made to suit different taste preferences.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to its use of beef, cheese and tortillas, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole provides a good source of protein from the ground beef, which is essential for building and repairing muscles in the body. The black olives used in the recipe are also a good source of healthy fats and vitamins B and E.

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