Follow these steps for perfect results
Old El Paso enchilada sauce
tomato sauce
small
ground meat
garlic
salt
pepper
corn tortillas
onion
chopped
cheese
shredded
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, combine enchilada sauce and tomato sauce.
In a skillet, brown ground meat over medium heat.
Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground meat.
Season the ground meat with garlic, salt, and pepper.
Dip each corn tortilla in the enchilada sauce mixture.
Arrange a layer of sauce-dipped tortillas in the bottom of a casserole dish.
Add a layer of the seasoned ground meat over the tortillas.
Sprinkle a layer of cheese over the meat.
Distribute a layer of chopped onions over the cheese.
Repeat layers of tortillas, meat, cheese, and onions until all ingredients are used.
Pour any remaining enchilada sauce mixture over the top layer of the casserole.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes.
Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to melt and brown.
Expert advice for the best results
Add black olives or green chilies for extra flavor.
Use a blend of cheeses for a richer taste.
Top with sour cream or guacamole before serving.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated.
Serve warm in the casserole dish or portion onto plates.
Serve with a side of rice and beans.
Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Pairs well with the spices.
Balances the richness of the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine.
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