RAMONA'S CHILAQUILES

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A dear neighbor shared this recipe. She used to make it from scratch, but my version takes a few shortcuts. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound fresh chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
4 cups tortilla chips (about 6 ounces)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Sour cream, diced avocado and sliced red onion

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and chorizo with onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumble meat; drain. Stir in both cans of tomatoes; bring to a boil. In a greased 1-1/2-qt. or 8-in.-square baking dish, layer 2 cups chips, half of the meat mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.