Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 cups black-eyed peas cooked
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper diced
  • 10 ounces tomatoes, canned diced, about 1 can
  • 10 ounces soup, cream of mushroom cream, canned, about 1 can
  • 3 dash red hot pepper sauce Louisiana, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons essence
  • 1 x corn tortillas (6-inch) 1 package
  • 1 x butter as needed
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, reduced-fat grated
  • 1 x scallions, spring or green onions chopped, for garnish

Method

  • Brown the ground beef in large skillet.
  • Drain the excess grease and the add onion, garlic, jalapeno and Essence.
  • Cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion has softened.
  • Add the peas, tomatoes, mushroom soup, chicken soup and enchilada sauce.
  • Add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Simmer until warm, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Tear the tortillas into large pieces.
  • Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish with butter and then line the bottom with the torn tortilla pieces.
  • Spoon on the ground beef mixture into a thin layer and then add a layer of cheese.
  • Add another layer of tortillas and repeat with the beef mixture, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
  • Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning and place in the oven.
  • Cook for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, cut slices approximately 2 by 2 inches and serve.
  • Garnish with chopped green onion.