PASTEL DE TORTILLAS (HONDURAS) 
Tortillas
3 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
Oil
1 1/2 (#2) cans tomato sauce
2 sm. cans green chilies, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. cumin, ground
1 1/2 tsp. coriander, ground
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
12 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pt. or more sour cream
12 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese
4 oz. grated cheddar cheese

Spray large shallow casserole with non-stick spray. Line casserole (bottom and sides) with tortilla halves which have been fried slightly on both sides. Brown the beef and chopped onion in oil. Remove the excess grease. Add and simmer 5 minutes tomato sauce, green chilies, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander and garlic powder.

Pour into casserole. Sprinkle with 12 ounces of cheddar cheese, then spread with sour cream. Sprinkle top with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees uncovered. Then lightly sprinkle with 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted. Serve with refried beans, tortillas, Spanish or plain rice, guacamole, fried platanos or fried yucca.

 

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