Fajita Chilaquiles Casserole
A Mexican Inspired Casserole Made with Beer
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas cut into 1″ strips
- cooking spray
- 1 tbs onion powder
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 tbs ground cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbs chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak (or chicken breasts)
- 1 bottle Mexican beer (I used Dos Equis)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 red onions
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 c fresh cilantro
- 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes
- 2 c shredded pepper jack cheese
- sour cream optional
- salsa optional
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Tortilla Strips
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Arrange sliced tortillas on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake until crispy (7-8 min). Once done, turn oven heat to broiler temp.
Meat
- In a small bowl, combine dry spices. Season the meat with salt and pepper and slice into strips and toss in dry rub to coat evenly.
- Add meat to large skillet with 2 Tbs of hot oil. Caramelize the meat on both sides (a few minutes) and then add 1 bottle beer and let simmer.
- While meat is cooking heat 2 Tbs in another large skillet. Add veggies and garlic. Once browned add cilantro and juice of one lime. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine meat, veggies and tortillas in a large baking dish. Top with shredded pepper jack cheese.
Bake
- Place in broiler until cheese is melted.
Serve
- Garnish with juice of 1 lime and sour cream and/or salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 862kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 59gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 925mgPotassium: 1095mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3005IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 635mgIron: 8mg
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