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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Casserole, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican-American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup corn kernels, thawed from frozen or freshly cooked
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 18 pieces 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups hatch chiles (five 4 oz. cans of diced chiles)
  • 1 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, mild
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat a greased skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, water, and chopped green onions. Mix in salsa and corn. Set mixture aside.
  • Place a layer of tortillas along the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with 1/3 of the hatch chiles, ground beef mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat the layering twice more, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
  • Let casserole rest loosely covered for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and diced tomatoes.

Notes

For extra heat, add jalapeños or use spicy enchilada sauce. Great served with sour cream or guacamole.
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