April is crazy busy, so I didn't have the time to do a roast or something terrifying like chicken. I found this recipe online and it looked delightful.
First I browned a pound of hamburger. I'll spare you the revolting sight of the raw hamburger. Just because I was gagging doesn't mean you should have to.
Once it's browned you drain it and add a can of enchilada sauce. The recipe also called for adding salsa but I didn't have any on hand and that didn't sound good to me anyway.
Next, grate some cheddar cheese. The recipe calls for 4 cups, but I just used what I had on hand. If I'd been thinking ahead I'd have gotten some of that grated and bagged Mexican blend cheese because I'm a firm believer in making life as easy on yourself as possible. If, like me, you go the long route, at least enjoy some of that delicious cheese while you grate it.
Grease a lasagna pan and layer the bottom with tortillas. I had fajita-size tortillas so I had to rip them up to cover the bottom.
Then layer your meat mixture, corn, and some cheese on top of that. Put another layer of tortillas on and repeat.
You're supposed to end with the meat/cheese layer on top, but you're supposed to do three layers. I didn't save enough beef, so I only did two layers, but it worked fine.
Pop it in the over at 350 and bake 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly.
I was ravenous so while I waited I had some hummus and a Peeps bunny (not together). The bunny was not stale enough for my liking.
This is basically like making enchiladas, but easier, and with corn. I have made enchiladas before so maybe this shouldn't count as a monthly meat meal, but I will deal with that question in the cold light of morning. For now I'm too busy stuffing my face. This is SO good!
7 comments:
1. don't drain the meat completely, you'll lose all the "Flavor liquid".
2. Peeps are meant to be eaten fresh (under 30 minutes) or not at all. You are doing it wrong.
1. The meat was very flavorful.
2. You have no idea what you're talking about. The staler the better. Fresh Peeps = yuck.
Just made this for dinner! Yum City (as you would say!) Maggie is loving it, too! I spread a can of refried beans on the bottom layer of tortillas, added a can of green chillies to the meat and used the shredded Mexican four cheese blend. Fast and easy!
Totally going to eat a stale peep now. Don't be jealous, but I have some from after last Easter that are stale perfection!
Ooh, I was thinking about adding refried beans to it. I definitely will next time. I didn't think of chiles but that sounds awesome. Such good ideas.
A friend of mine uses a similar recipe but she makes it in two pie plates so she doesn't have to cut the tortillas. She bakes one of them and freezes the other so she has another dinner ready when she needs it.
Okay, I'm also doing that next time because I'll bet this would freeze beautifully.
Mmm... stale peeps!
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