Charlie's Green Chile Tortilla Bake
Submitted by Tweety
Layered green chile tortilla bake with seasoned ground beef, corn tortilla strips, and melted cheddar. A simple Southwestern casserole that feeds six and comes together in under 45 minutes.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
35 minREADY
45 minIf you’ve been hunting for a no-fuss Southwestern casserole that the whole family will demolish, look no further.
Seasoned ground beef with onions, garlic, and green chiles gets layered between strips of corn tortillas and buried under a mountain of melted cheddar cheese.
It’s the kind of bake you throw together on a busy weeknight and still feel like you put in some real effort.
Customize the sauce layer however you like: enchilada sauce, salsa verde, or even a simple can of tomato sauce all work here.
Kitchen Tips
- Drain the beef well after browning. Excess grease will make the casserole soggy instead of layered and crispy on top.
- Use stale tortillas if you have them. Day-old corn tortillas hold their structure better and won’t turn to mush in the bake.
- Top with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or fresh cilantro after baking for extra color and a cool, creamy contrast.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic, stirring frequently to break up beef, until onions are clear.
Remove excess fat rendered from beef.
Stir in the chiles and salt. Stir with sauce of your choosing.
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