Chiliquilles

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A great mexican casserole that i've been making for fifteen plus years--a real family favorite of ours! originally from a local church cookbook where everyone puts their best recipes!

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Steps

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Saut onions , meat , and garlic until onions are clear.

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Drain any fat.

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Add tomatoes , spices , salt and pepper and simmer 30 minutes.

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Add diced chilies.

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Cut tortillas into fourths.

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In a 13x9x2-inch pan , layer half of tortillas , overlapping to cover the bottom of pan.

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Cover with half the meat sauce.

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Sprinkle with half the cheese.

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Repeat layers , beginning with tortillas and ending with cheese.

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Bake at 350f about 30-45 minutes , or until bubbling and cheese has melted and started to turn golden.

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Remove from oven and spread with a layer of sour cream.

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This freezes well--do all but add sour cream topping and freeze.

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When ready , reheat and top with sour cream.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, onions, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper, green chilies, corn tortilla, monterey jack cheese, sour cream