Beef Enchilada Casserole
Source: Roselin

2 lbs. ground beef
1 T oil
3 T chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp oregano
2 T paprika
1/3 cup flour
1 qt tomato sauce
1/2 c water
1 1/2-2 dozen corn tortillas, cut in quarters
cheddar cheese
chopped onion
2 small cans green chilies

Brown beef in oil and add chili powder, salt, oregano, paprika and flour. Stir well; add liquids and chilies and simmer for ten minutes.
In a large baking dish, place a layer of meat sauce and cover with tortillas. Add approximately half of the remaining sauce and top with a really generous sprinkling of onions and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas and remaining sauce. Top with more onions and cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or til bubbling and very hot. Can be made a day ahead and then heated when ready to serve.
Serves 10.


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