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Beef Tortilla Casserole

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)280.298
Energy (kCal)2951.4756
Carbohydrates (g)65.2033
Total fats (g)170.7674
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 300° (not a typo). | 2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. | 3. ADd the bell peppers and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. | 4. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. | 5. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. | 6. Stir in the broth, chipotles, beans, and tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. | 7. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cilantro and the lime juice. | 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. | 9. Meanwhile, spray both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil spray and spread out over two baking sheets (some overlap is fine). | 10. Bake until the tortillas are soft and pliable, about 5 minutes. | 11. Remove the tortillas from the oven and increase oven temperature to 450°. | 12. Spread 1/3 of the beef mixture in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. | 13. Layer 6 of the tortillas on top of the filling, overlapping as needed, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of each cheese. | 14. Repeat to form a second layer. | 15. Spread the remaining filling in the baking dish. | 16. Cut the remaining 6 tortillas into quarters, then spread over the top. | 17. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of each cheese. | 18. Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes. | 19. Let cool for 10 minutes. | 20. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro before serving. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    vegetable oil 2 tablespoons 234.46400000000003 0.0 0.0 27.2
    red bell pepper 2 chopped 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    onion 1 minced 64.0 14.944 1.76 0.16
    garlic clove 3 minced 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    chili powder 2 teaspoons 15.228 2.6838 0.7268 0.7711
    salt - - - -
    beef 2 lbs ground 1796.2279 0.0 176.1755 115.4848
    chicken broth 2 cups low sodium 156.24 3.78 22.2768 5.2416
    chipotle chile adobo 2 minced 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333
    pinto bean 2 cans rinsed - - - -
    tomato 1 can diced drained 62.068999999999996 13.7631 3.2384 0.5397
    cilantro 6 tablespoons chopped 1.38 0.2202 0.1278 0.0312
    lime juice 2 tablespoons 7.5625 2.5469999999999997 0.127 0.0212
    pepper - - - -
    corn tortilla 18 - - - -
    cheddar cheese 8 ounces shredded 399.1609 24.2898 30.4133 20.1395
    monterey jack cheese 8 ounces shredded 201.7333 0.0 44.88 1.1333

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



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