Tex-Mex Gooey Casserole

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: America's Wild West Texas Style

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (49)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(49)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
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Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound ground beef
1 pound diced stew meat
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
3 cups beef stock
10 flour tortillas
2 cups grated Medium Cheddar cheese
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish. In a large skillet, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the diced meat and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste. Stir in the tomatoes and stock. Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool. Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the chili mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan. Lay two tortillas on top of the chili mixture. Sprinkle the top of the tortillas with the Cheddar and Jack cheese. Repeat the layering process until all of the chili, tortillas and cheese are used. (The final layer should be cheese) Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before slicing.

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recipe Tex-Mex Gooey Casserole
Nichole San Diego, CA 03-30-2009
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Delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this recipe took me a little longer to prepare than I anticipated but I loved it once it was finished! I decided to... skip the stew beef and then but in less of the beef stock since I didn't want it to be too runny. Also, after it was all finished I put a final layer of sour cream on top (or for lower fat substitute plain yogurt ) and garnished with chopped fresh tomato, black olives and jalepenos. Enjoy!!Read more
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Tom Jackson Heights, NY 03-30-2009
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Vile!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

As a newer cook, I was amazed that these ingredents could come together to make something so bad! I guess the fact that I... learned this is the only good thing I can say about this recipe. I tried the "suggestions" the other reviewers suggested, but it still turned out tasting like really bad, bland chile stuck between layers of wet newspaper. We couldn't even finish our plates. I tried scrapping the soggy tortillas from the meat and cheese, but the taste was so bland and watery I couldn't even finish that. The taste was so unpleasant, it may be awhile before I can eat corn tortillas again- and I used to really like corn tortillas! BAM! You got me Emeril!Read more
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Anonymous 09-18-2008
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Very good-needs a little more kick
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husband made this and it was delicious, although we both thought it could use a little more heat. Next time we'll add... some jalapenos and veggies, too, maybe corn or green onions. Most difficult part was trying to fit it into the pan, we ended up with extra chili mix, so definitely follow the previous reviews and use a larger pan.Read more
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Anonymous 09-11-2008
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Tex Mex Lasagna
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe turned out great but I did change it up a little. I used a 9x12 pan since I didnt think it would fit in a 9x9. I... used pork sausage instead of stew meat.Then I used about 4 and 1/2 cans of rotel instead of the tomatoes to give a little more spice. And I put a thin layer of sour cream down after the first layer. It turned out great and the leftovers tasted even better. I tried the stew/chili before I put it in the pan and I think I will make this again just for the chili. I cant wait to have this again. Neither can my familyRead more
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April Crowley1, TX 07-29-2008
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My family loved it, even the kids!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a really easy casserole. You might want to use a bigger dish. If you're using canned tomatoes, cut the beef broth... in half to avoid soupy chili. If you like a little bit of spice, add a can of diced green chiles. I may use corn tortillas next time and sub the ground beef for a can of pinto beans to cut down on the fat a bit. This would make a great potluck dish.Read more
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Anonymous 04-29-2008
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Yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was easy and really cheesy. Loved it.