Kitten’s Mexi Ground Beef Tortilla Stack
This is similar a Mexican lasagna and once the ground beef mixture is cooked this takes very little time to make, make certain to spread the sour cream over the tortilla as it will cause the tortillas to turn soggy please assemble as stated in recipe…
Bulk pork sausage may be replaced for the beef or use half each, make this as spicy as you like by using spicy salsa and/or using 2 jalapeno peppers, you may also use spicy bulk pork sausage
Servings 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (garlic lovers can use more)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (7-ounce) jar salsa (mild medium or spicy, if you are using Pace Picante sauce which is a little thicker you may want to add in 1/3 cup of water)
seasoning salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 (8-inch) flour tortillas (use the large size tortillas, can use corn tortillas if desired)
1-1/2 cups sour cream, divided (low fat is okay do not use fat-free)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or use a Mexi blend cheese)
2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies
Toppings:
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 large green onions, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————-
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Set oven rack to lowest position.
Grease a 10-inch round cake pan or round casserole dish.
In a skillet cook the beef with garlic, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper until no longer pink; drain fat then continue cookingstirring until the meat is lightly browned (this may take about 10-12 minutes to brown) .
Mix in taco seasoning mix; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
Mix in the salsa; bring to a simmer then reduce heat and cook for about 20-25 minutes stirring frequently; remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper about halfway through cooking time.
To Assemble:
Place one tortilla into the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle 1/3 of the ground beef mixture over the tortilla.
Using a teaspoon dollup 1/3 of the sour cream over the beef then spread out using a spoon (the sour cream doesn’t have to cover the beef completely and go easy on the sour cream you don’t need to much or it will be too rich).
Sprinkle 1/3 of the chilies over the sour cream then 1/3 of the shredded cheese.
Repeat two more times assembling with 1 tortilla, ground beef mixture, sour cream, chilies and shredded cheese (do not sprinkle the shredded cheese on top yet you will add that on after cooking time).
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and continue baking for another 30-40 minutes or until hot and heated all the way through.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top and return to oven for another 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese.
After the cheese has melted sprinkle the top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
Slice into wedges then serve.
You will also find this recipe on www.Recipezazz.com
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This looked so very pretty and was quite tasty. My only gripe is with the mince layer which needed a lot more flavour. Next time I’ll try putting in some of your taco seasoning mix.
In all honesty if it were coming from anyone else I’d probably give it 5 stars but with the level of perfection I and the family have come to associate with Kitten’s recipes, I’ll take away one star
yes a package of taco seasoning mix may be added to the beef mixture and I have edited to add that in my heading, I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your comments and suggestion Mulan!