The flavors and smells of Mama’s homemade meals still taste great today, but are easier to create - and more fun to eat! Her legendary meals inspired today’s convenient and great tasting Ortega Mexican products. Achieve authentic fiesta flavors by using crisp and crunchy Ortega taco shells made with whole kernel corn, topped with slow simmered Ortega Taco Sauce and authentic fire-roasted green chiles. Ortega’s zesty Mexican seasonings and fresh-tasting salsas are perfect for adding flavor to your favorite snack, casserole, dip or soup!

To prepare, simply brown lean ground beef until no longer pink, add enchilada sauce, beans and corn, layer with corn tortillas, then bake.

This recipe is a favorite of Julie Ellingson, a busy mom of four and a fifth generation North Dakota beef producer. “I want meals that are nutritious and provide the strength needed for all we do,” says Ellingson. Her advice: take advantage of the make-ahead option and simply bake, then add a green salad on the side plus fruit for dessert.