one dish meals

Enchilada Casserole

Prep: 15 min – Ready In: 50 min

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup (1 small) chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups (two 10-ounce cans) ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce with Green Chiles & Onion
1/2 cup (2 1/4-ounce can) sliced ripe olives, divided
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut in half, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Sliced green onions (optional)

PREHEAT oven to 375º F. Grease bottom of 9-inch-square baking dish.

COMBINE beef, onion and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.

STIR in enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.

LAYER half of tortillas on bottom of prepared baking dish. Cover with half of beef mixture; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers; cover.

BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining olives and green onions.

Makes 8 servings

This recipe used with permission from Ortega and www.ortega.com.