CrunchWrap Casserole Hearty Cheese (Print Version)
Layers of tortillas, meat, cheese, and veggies create a filling casserole for family dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
450 g ground beef or turkey
→ Vegetables
02 -
150 g diced bell peppers
03 -
150 g diced onion
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150 g corn, canned or frozen
05 -
150 g black beans, canned, drained, and rinsed
→ Tortillas
06 -
4 large flour tortillas
07 -
100 g tortilla chips, crushed
→ Dairy
08 -
200 g shredded cheddar cheese
09 -
240 ml sour cream
→ Seasonings
10 -
30 g taco seasoning
11 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Set the oven to 175°C and allow it to fully preheat.
02 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey; cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until well browned. Drain excess fat as needed.
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Add diced bell peppers, onion, corn, black beans, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Place one flour tortilla in the bottom of a 23x33 cm baking dish. Spread half of the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the tortilla. Dollop with half the sour cream and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Top with a second tortilla. Spoon over the remaining meat mixture, half of the crushed tortilla chips, another layer of sour cream, and additional cheese.
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Cover with the last tortilla, scatter the remaining cheese on top, and finish with the rest of the crushed tortilla chips.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese becomes bubbly and golden.
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Allow the casserole to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Enhance each portion with salsa, guacamole, or fresh cilantro.
02 -
Replace meat with a combination of beans and extra vegetables for a vegetarian alternative.