Beefy Tortilla Casserole

When company is coming, it is often best to prepare a dish ahead of time to allow you more time to visit. A make-ahead casserole is the perfect dish. This beefy tortilla casserole is delicious and easy to prepare.



                                                 Beefy Tortilla Casserole


12 - 6 inch corn tortillas
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced green chilies, drained
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 cups shredded Jalapeno cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded packaged Mexican cheese
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper


Sauté ground beef in skillet at medium-high heat. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper as it cooks. Drain grease. Set aside beef.
Grease a 9-inch baking dish. Layer 3 tortillas on the bottom. Spoon in 1/2 ground beef, 1/2 olives, 1/2 chilis, 1/2 red peppers, 1/2 onions, 1/3 of both cheeses.
Repeat for second layer.
Top with last 3 tortillas and remaining cheese.

In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, beaten eggs, and 1/2 cup milk. Pour over beef-tortilla mixture. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

When ready to cook, unwrap, place in pre-heated 350-degree oven, and bake 45-50 minutes.  Remove from oven, Top with green onions. Serve.

This should please any guest. If they like it hot, sprinkle a few minced jalapenos over the top with green onions.