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1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
1lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 lb. ground beef (chicken or pinto beans may be used)
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 can evaporated milk
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
3 to 4 Tbsp. flour
4 to 5 large eggs
2 to 3 cups chopped green chile
18 oz. can tomato sauce
Brown ground beef. Drain fat. Mix in taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Simmer slowly until flavors mix and water is gone. Beat together canned milk, salt, pepper, flour and eggs. In a 9 x 13-inch casserole layer ½ of green chile (cut to open and flatten out), grated cheeses ( mixed, reserving one cup) and ground beef. Repeat. (Makes two layers ending with beef.) Pour egg mixture on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until brown and firm. Remove from oven and pour tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with reserved cheese. Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes to melt cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serves 6 to 10.
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