Grandmother's Kitchen

Quesadilla Casserole aka Mexican Lasagne

Quesadilla Casserole aka Mexican Lasagne

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion (diced)Quesadilla Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 Red Capsicum/Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 2 Green Chilies (diced) * If available use a can of chopped green chilies (undrained)
  • 500G (1lb) Mince/Ground Beef/Quorn (vegetarian mince)
  • 1can Mexican Chili Beans
  • 1 500G can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2tsp Chili Powder
  • 1tsp Ground CuminSpices Quesadilla Casserole
  • 1tsp Dried Minced Garlic
  • 1/2tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
  • 1/2tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 4-6 Flour Tortillas
  • 2C Shredded Cheese

Directions

  1. Have ready a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Saute onion, capsicum and green chilies (if using fresh).
  3. When beginning to soften add mince and brown.
  4. Add beans, tomatoes, spices (except for Crushed Red Pepper).
  5. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 5 minutes
  6. Add red pepper if desired.
  7. Spread 1/2C of mixture on the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Place two or three tortillas on top of bean mix
  10. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F.

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