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Easy Beefy Cheesy Enchilada Casserole (Sunny Anderson) Recipe

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Easy Beefy Cheesy Enchilada Casserole (Sunny Anderson)

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
kosher salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup beef broth
1 28- oz can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 finely chopped yellow bell pepper
kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 packet spanish seasoning blend , such as sazon
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack
eighteen 5-inch corn tortillas

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350degrees F.
For the sauce: In a saucepot over medium heat, add the oil, onions and a pinch of salt. Saute until the onions are tender and translucent. Add the tomato paste at this point and turn the heat up a bit, if needed, to cook the paste. Stir and cook until it deepens in color, and then add the cumin, thyme and garlic. Stir to blend and cook until fragrant. Then add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower to a simmer and cover, simmering for 20 minutes more. (The sauce can be stored and frozen at this point.)
For the beef filling: Meanwhile, in a large pan with straight sides, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to swirl, add the onions and green and yellow bell peppers. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes more. Add the ground beef, broth, cumin, onion powder, thyme, tomatoes and Spanish seasoning, allowing time between each addition to blend. Season with a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper (the Spanish seasoning adds salt content, so be careful to not over season). Stir and break down the beef into bits using a spoon or fork. Cook until the beef is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. (The beef can be stored and frozen at this point.)
To assemble the casserole: Toss the shredded cheeses together to blend and set aside. Add 1/2 cup of the red sauce to a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish baking dish and spread to coat the bottom evenly. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the dish by next adding half of the beef mixture and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses, spreading evenly in the casserole. Next, dunk 6 tortillas, one by one, in the warm red sauce and layer over the cheese and beef, overlapping where needed. Top with the remaining beef, another 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses and another layer of tortillas dunked in the red sauce. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top, spread evenly and finish with the remaining shredded cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles, 25 to 30 minutes. If baking the dish from the freezer, add 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time, or until it's bubbly. Cover loosely with foil if it's browning too quickly. Serve hot.
From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	519.35 Kcal (2174 kJ)
Calories from fat	330.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.74g	57%
Cholesterol	114.45mg	38%
Sodium	643.65mg	27%
Potassium	757.86mg	16%
Total Carbs	12.92g	4%
Sugars	7.13g	29%
Dietary Fiber	3.09g	12%
Protein	35.4g	71%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	11.6mg	64%
Calcium	547.9mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.04 Kcal (620 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.47g	57%
Cholesterol	32.62mg	38%
Sodium	183.47mg	27%
Potassium	216.03mg	16%
Total Carbs	3.68g	4%
Sugars	2.03g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	12%
Protein	10.09g	71%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	56%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	31%
Iron	3.3mg	64%
Calcium	156.2mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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