Dinner: Hearty Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 Anaheim or Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled and finely chopped or 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Sour cream and salsa, optional

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; remove from the heat and set aside.
In a saucepan, saute onion, chilies, jalapeno and garlic in oil until tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in cream and salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread 3 tablespoons sauce in an ungreased 8-in. round or square baking dish. Spread about 2 teaspoons sauce on each tortilla; layer with beans, beef mixture and 2 tablespoons of each kind of cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

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