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Kittencal's Mexi Ground Beef Tortilla Stack

Here's how you make Kittencal's Mexi Ground Beef Tortilla Stack
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (garlic lovers can use more)
  • 1 medium (8 ounce) yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
  • 1 package (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper,or to taste
  • 1 jar (7 ounce) salsa (semi drained, mild medium or spicy)
  • 3 flour tortillas (8-inch size, can use corn tortillas if desired)
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream (divided, reduced fat is okay)
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (divided -- or use a Mexi-blend cheese)
  • 8 ounces diced green chilies (two 4 ounce cans)
  • TOPPINGS
  • 2 whole (12 ounces) tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 large green onions, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Set oven rack to lowest position. Prepare a large baking sheet to place under the pan to catch any spills.

  • Step 2: Grease a 10-inch round cake pan or round casserole dish.

  • Step 3: In a skillet cook the beef with garlic, onion and jalapeno pepper until no longer pink; drain fat then continue cooking stirring until the meat is lightly browned (this may take about 12-15 minutes to brown) .

  • Step 4: Mix in 1/2 a package of the taco seasoning mix; cook stirring for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If you want you can add in the remaining half of the seasoning.

  • TO ASSEMBLE

  • Step 5: Place one tortilla into the bottom of the pan. Spoon 1/3 of the jar of semi-drained salsa over the tortilla, then sprinkle 1/3 of the ground beef mixture over salsa.

  • Step 6: Using a teaspoon dollup 1/3 of the sour cream over the beef then spread out using a spoon (the sour cream doesn’t have to cover the beef completely and go easy on the sour cream you don’t need to much or it will be too rich).

  • Step 7: Sprinkle 1/3 of the chilies over the sour cream then 1/3 (1/2 cup) of the shredded cheese.

  • Step 8: Repeat two more times (for the last layer do not sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top, you will add on after cooking).

  • Step 9: Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes; uncover and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until hot and heated all the way through.

  • Step 10: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top and return to oven for another 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese.

  • Step 11: After the cheese has melted sprinkle the top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.

  • Step 12: Slice into wedges then serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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