If you love a good old casserole that you can throw together in a cinch and guarantee the best meal, then you are in the right place! This tortilla chip enchiladas recipe is another great addition to your list. This enchilada is incredibly flavorful. It is made with beef or chicken, enchilada sauce, spices, cheese, and crispy tortilla chips are thrown together to create a filling and family-friendly meal!
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Ingredients
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1 bag of tortilla chips
1 pound ground beef (or shredded chicken)
3 c. of shredded cheese
4 ounces can of diced green chillies (drained)
1 large can (28 ounces) of red enchilada sauce
1/2 c. of salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
How to make Tortilla Chip Enchiladas
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease when done.
Step 3: To the ground beef, add the diced green chillies, salsa, and cumin. Mix well until combined.
Step 4: To a large mixing bowl, pour the bag of tortilla chips, gently breaking the chips a bit.
Step 5: Over the chips, add the beef mixture and pour 1 cup of the enchilada sauce. Next, add 1 cup of cheese. Gently mix.
Step 6: Into a greased baking dish, pour the tortilla chip enchilada mixture and sprinkle with the rest of the 2 cups of shredded cheese, covering the entire enchiladas completely.
Step 7: Tent with foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake the enchiladas for about 50 minutes.
Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef (or shredded chicken)
- 3 c. of shredded cheese
- 4 ounces can of diced green chillies (drained)
- 1 large can (28 ounces) of red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 c. of salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease when done.
Step 3: To the ground beef, add the diced green chillies, salsa, and cumin. Mix well until combined.
Step 4: To a large mixing bowl, pour the bag of tortilla chips, gently breaking the chips a bit.
Step 5: Over the chips, add the beef mixture and pour 1 cup of the enchilada sauce. Next, add 1 cup of cheese. Gently mix.
Step 6: Into a greased baking dish, pour the tortilla chip enchilada mixture and sprinkle with the rest of the 2 cups of shredded cheese, covering the entire enchiladas completely.
Step 7: Tent with foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake the enchiladas for about 50 minutes.
Step 8: Serve and enjoy!
