Frugal Foodie Mama: Chili Stacks

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 3/4 pound Ground beef or turkey $5.95
• 1/2 cup Onion $0.38
• 14.5 oz Petite diced tomatoes $1.17
• 1/2 cup Tomato sauce $0.66
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder $0.36
• 1 teaspoon Salt $0.05
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregano $0.04
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin $0.07
• 6 Corn tortillas $2.47
• 2 cups Jack or cheddar cheese $3.59
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional) $0.05

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, brown the beef and onions until the meat is cooked through and the onions have turned clear, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings and cook another 3 minutes.
4. Layer the tortillas, sauce, and cheese in the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for 15 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. If you like, serve wedges of the casserole with the toppings.
7. Recipe originally published on Good Cheap Eats.

Per serving