Charlie's Green Chile Tortilla Bake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Charlie's Green Chile Tortilla Bake

Recipe By : Charles
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:15
Categories : Casseroles Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef -- See Notes
1 onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt

12 corn tortillas -- cut into strips
3 cups jack or cheddar cheese (or a mix) -- shredded

The Sauce:
2 cans CAMPBELL'S Cream of mushroom soup
1 can diced green chiles
1 small VIDALIA onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- chopped
1 can chicken Broth
2 tablespoons masa harina
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic, stirring frequently to break up
beef, until onions are clear. Remove excess fat rendered from beef. Stir in
the chiles and salt.

The Sauce:

In a blender or food processor, puree together the soup, chiles. onion,
garlic, broth, masa harina, and spinach. More than one batch if necessary.
Pour puree into a sauce pan and bring to boil. Reduce geat,and cook, stirring
until thickened and bubble.
Add salt and adjust seasoning.

To Build:

In a greased 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish, arrange half the tortillas over
the bottom. Top with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Pour green chile
sauce over beef. Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 325° for 50-55
minutes.






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Serving Ideas : Serve with Spanish rice and refried beans

NOTES : Ground beef can be replaced with shredded cooked chicken, or shre
dded pork or beef roast.