Tijuana Torte Casserole

MexicanBeefIntermediate50 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cup onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 14 0.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 6 corn tortillas corn tortillas
  • 3 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef with 1½ cups of the onions and the mushrooms until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, green chiles, oregano, and salt. Cook about 5 minutes longer.

  4. 4

    In a blender, combine the remaining ½ cup onions, canned tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Blend coarsely.

  5. 5

    To assemble: spread some tomato mixture over the bottom of a tall 2½-quart casserole. Top with one tortilla, then some of the beef mixture, more tomato sauce, and some cheese.

  6. 6

    Continue repeating layers (tortilla, beef, tomato sauce, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and heated through.

  8. 8

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.