1 T oil
1 lb ground turkey (ground beef could also be used)
1 red onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin powder
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, not drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes with green chilies, not drained
Salt
1 t freshly ground pepper
2 c shredded Cheddar
1 brick cream cheese
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to coat the bottom of the pot. Add the ground turkey to the hot oil and brown, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain meat into a colander and reserve. To the same skillet which has a little residual fat from cooking the turkey, add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft; then add the garlic and cook until soft. Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Add the chilies and their juices and the tomatoes and their juices. Add the meat back to the pan and stir until combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until thick. Season with salt, to taste, and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine Cheddar and cream cheese; set aside. Line a casserole dish with half the tortillas and ladle half of the meat mixture over. Cover with half of the cheese mixture. Top with half of the green onions. Repeat layers 1 more time. Top with mozzarella. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
