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Mexican Tortilla Casserole

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)32.2731
Energy (kCal)638.8402
Carbohydrates (g)76.0295
Total fats (g)32.9736
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. 1) Brown meat in 1 tbs vegetable oil until cooked thoroughly. Drain fat and set aside. | 2. 2) In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in 1 tbs vegetable oil until translucent. Add Jalapeno and cumin and saute 2 minutes more or until fragrant. Add beans, corn, ground meat, salt, and 1/2 the enchilada sauce. Combine well and continue to cook mixture until heated through. | 3. 3) Spread about a 2-3 tbs of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9 glass dish. Place a single layer of tortillas on the bottom of the pan, cutting them as needed so as not to overlap them too much. On top of the the tortillas, spread half of the meat and bean mixture. Then cover the meat with grated cheese and a handful of diced tomatoes. Place another single layer of tortillas, the rest of the meat and cover with cheese. Place a top layer of tortillas and cover the with the remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40. | 4. Garnish with sour cream and chopped cilantro. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    corn tortilla 20 - - - -
    monterey jack cheese 12 -14 ounces grated 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    bean 2 cans drained rinsed 160.0 22.6207 23.1724 2.7586
    meat chorizo 1 1/2 ground 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    enchilada sauce 1 jar - - - -
    cumin 1 teaspoon 7.875 0.929 0.374 0.4677
    salt 1/2 teaspoon - - - -
    onion 1 chopped 64.0 14.944 1.76 0.16
    garlic clove 3 minced 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    jalapeno 1 seeded minced 1.6312 0.3656 0.0512 0.0208
    corn 1 cup thawed frozen 124.7 27.115 4.7415 1.9575
    tomato 1 diced 32.76 7.0798 1.6016 0.364
    vegetable oil 2 tablespoons 234.46400000000003 0.0 0.0 27.2

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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