TORTILLA TACO CASSEROLE

Tortilla Taco Casserole image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion,diced,divided
2 pkg taco seasoning mix, divided
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
14 oz can crushed tomatoes
24 oz jar picante sauce
1/2 c beef broth
1 tsp each of chili powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
12 8- inch corn tortillas
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350^;spray a 9x13 baking dish with oil; set aside. Cook and scramble beef until no longer pink; drain grease if any.
2. Add to the meat mixture 1/2 the diced onion,1 packet of the taco seasoning , sugar and mozzarella cheese; stir to mix together. Remove from heat,set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the picante sauce, crushed tomatoes ,broth, remaining taco seasoning packet, chili powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt; mix well to blend. Set aside.
4. Stack tortillas, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave about 1 minute,just until warm and soft; keep covered.
5. Spoon a portion of the meat mixture down the middle of each tortilla and carefully roll up. Place seam side down side by side in the prepared dish.
6. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the rolls and if you had any meat mixture leftover, distribute evenly over top of sauce. Top with remaining cheese and onions. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until hot and cheese has melted.