Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Super Soy Enchilada Easy-Bake

Super Soy Encilada Easy-Bake (can you tell I enjoy Mexican food? *grin*)

12 oz reconstituted ground beef super soy
(using water flavored with soy onion broth mix per broth directions)
1 packet taco seasoning
2 15.5-oz cans enchilada sauce
18 corn tortillas
2 15.5-oz cans pinto beans, drained
2 green onions chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( consider vegan soy cheddar cheese)
1 4.5-oz can diced green chilies
2 cups fritos corn chips, finely crushed
*optional - black beans and/or corn kernels can add variety and color to this dish

-Preheat oven to 375 degreesF
-In a small bowl, combine the ground beef soy and taco seasoning and set aside.
-Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil.
-In layers, spread
1/4 of the enchiliada sauce along bottom of dish,
lay out 6 corn tortillas,
add pinto beans,
scatter a handful of green onion,
a 1/3 of the shredded cheese,
half the can green chilies,
1/4 of the enchilada sauce,
6 more tortillas,
all the seasoned soy ground "beef",
another 1/3 of the cheese,
the remaining green chilies,
another 1/4 of the enchilada sauce,
then the final 6 tortillas,
the remaining enchilada sauce, and
the rest of the cheese.
-Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
-Remove foil, top the casserole with the crushed Fritos, and bake for another 15-30 minues or until bubbly and browned.

Serves 6-8.