Baked Enchiladas

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees Discover a comforting classic with these layered baked enchiladas, featuring savory ground beef, melted sharp cheese, and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd with hearty, traditional flavors.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
25 mins	1 hour 15 mins	None	6 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Pan
• 2 qt. Casserole
• Grater

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Ingredients

Meat and Sauce

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 lb.	Ground beef	Crumbled
Small amt.	Shortening	For pan
1 large or 2 med.	Onions	Chopped
2 cans	Tomato sauce	None
1 can	Water	None
To taste	Garlic	None
To taste	Green chili	None
To taste	Salt	None
To taste	Pepper	None

Assembly

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1/2 lb.	Sharp cheese	Grated (or Monterey Jack)
1 pkg.	Tortillas	Broken in small pieces

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Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Meat Mixture

1. Crumble 1 lb. ground beef into a small amount of shortening in a pan and brown thoroughly until fully cooked.
2. Add 1 large or 2 med. onions (chopped), 2 cans tomato sauce, 1 can water, garlic, green chili, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer until flavors blend.

Step 2: Layering the Casserole

3. Grate 1/2 lb. sharp cheese and break 1 pkg. tortillas into small pieces.
4. In a greased 2 qt. casserole, place alternating layers of tortillas, meat mixture, and sprinkle with cheese until full and all ingredients are used, ensuring meat & cheese are on the very last top layer.

Step 3: Baking

5. Bake at 350° for 1 hour & 15 min until bubbly and golden brown on top with melted, bubbling cheese.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole completely in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

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