Enchilada Beef

By charlotteh371

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2
• cup chopped onion
• 1 1
• pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 1
• cup tomato juice
• 1 1
• can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 1
• can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
• 2 2
• tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons enchilada sauce mix
• 2 2
• cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1/2 1/2
• cup coarsely crushed corn chips
• Additional corn chips, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place onion in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Crumble beef over onion and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, stirring once; drain.

Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste, green chilies and sauce mix. Spread half of beef mixture in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining beef mixture. Cover and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle with crushed corn chips and remaining cheese. Microwave 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with additional corn chips if desired.