Beef: Enchilada Casserole

By Snook

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 16-oz. jar ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
• 1 can 16-oz. ORTEGA Refried Beans
• 1 can 10-oz. ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce
• 1 can 2.25-oz. sliced ripe olives
• 10 6-inch corn tortillas, sliced in half
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 375ºF.

COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned; drain. Stir in salsa, beans, enchilada sauce and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.

LAYER half of corn tortillas on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions before serving, if desired.