Kittencal’s Enchilada Stack Recipe

Description

This Kittencal’s Enchilada Stack recipe is a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, layered with savory flavors and topped with gooey melted cheese. It’s a perfect dish for any Mexican food lover, combining the goodness of ground beef or turkey, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and jalapenos if you like it spicy, all seasoned to perfection with taco seasoning and salsa. The layers of tortillas, sour cream, diced green chilies, and shredded cheddar cheese create a mouthwatering stack that’s baked to golden perfection.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: NaN
Yield: NaN
Keywords: Mexican, Oven, Less than 4 Hours

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: jalapeno peppers, diced (for extra heat)
• 1 – 2 cups salsa
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 3 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees F and position the rack to the second-lowest position to prepare for baking.

2. Grease Baking Dish: Grease a round 10-inch baking dish. You can use a 9 or 10-inch round cake pan or a pie plate for this recipe.

3. Prepare Meat Mixture: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey along with the chopped onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno peppers if using, until the meat is crumbly and fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat.

4. Season and Simmer: Stir in the taco seasoning mix and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add the salsa to the meat mixture, combining well. Let it simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Layer the Stack: To assemble the enchilada stack, start by placing one tortilla in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread one-third of the ground beef mixture over the tortilla evenly. Dollop one-third of the sour cream over the ground beef and carefully spread it out using the back of a spoon or a knife.

6. Add Chilies and Cheese: Sprinkle one-third of the diced green chilies over the sour cream layer, followed by one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese.

7. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times, using the remaining tortillas, ground beef mixture, sour cream, diced green chilies, and shredded cheddar cheese. Make sure to end with a layer of cheese on top.

8. Cover and Bake: Loosely cover the assembled enchilada stack with foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese to prevent sticking.

9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the stack is heated through.

10. Serve: Once baked, remove the enchilada stack from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy this flavorful dish with your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.

This Kittencal’s Enchilada Stack is sure to become a family favorite, with its layers of deliciousness and customizable ingredients. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or entertaining guests, it’s a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! 🌮🧀