18 | lbs. | ground beef |
3 | cups | chopped onion |
18 | envelopes | taco seasoning mix |
6 | cans | tomato sauce (15 oz. each) |
6 | cans | diced tomatoes with liquid (14½ oz. each) |
32 | 10" | flour tortillas cut into 2" strips (32 to 40) |
4½ | lbs. | cheddar cheese, shredded, divided |
In several Dutch ovens over medium heat, brown beef and onion; drain. Add the taco seasoning, sauce and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon about 2 cups each into six 13x9 baking pans. Top with a single layer of tortilla strips. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times. Divide the remaining meat sauce among pans (each pan will have about 7 cups of sauce. Top with remaining tortillas. Cover and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Serves 72