Tortilla Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 to 6 cilantro sprigs
  • 1 cup olives, chopped
  • 1 pound tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups enchilada sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 pound reduced fat Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 pound reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 1 cup baked corn chips, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Brown ground turkey; drain any excess fat. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper; cook until soft.
Cut tomatoes into chunks and add to meat mixture, including liquid. Add enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Grease a 3-quart casserole. Steam tortillas. Put approx. 1/3 of the meat mixture in the casserole dish followed by a layer of tortillas, cheese and olives. Repeat twice.
Sprinkle crushed corn chips around the edges and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into wedges.