Arizona Casserole Recipe

Name: Arizona Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. ground beef chuck; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. chili powder; 6 c. tomato sauce; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt; 2 c. sliced black olives; 2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles; 2 doz. corn tortillas or equal amount corn chips; 4 c. small curd cottage cheese; 2 eggs; 1 lb. thinly sliced Jack cheese; 1 c. sour cream; 1 c. chopped green onions; 2 c. shredded Cheddar

Servings: persons

4 lb. ground beef chuck
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. chili powder
6 c. tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 c. sliced black olives
2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles
2 doz. corn tortillas or equal amount corn chips
4 c. small curd cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 lb. thinly sliced Jack cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 c. chopped green onions
2 c. shredded Cheddar

1
Brown meat in large skillet.
2
Saute onions and garlic.
3
Combine with meat.
4
Sprinkle chili powder over meat.
5
Add tomato sauce, salt, sugar, half the olives and all the green chiles.
6
Simmer over low heat 15 minutes.
7
Fry tortillas in hot oil (much easier to use corn chips or Fritos).
8
Beat cottage cheese and eggs together. Spread 1/3 meat mix in bottom of 2 (13 x 9-inch) baking dishes. Cover with 1/2 the Jack cheese, half the cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas (or chips).
9
Repeat, finishing with a final layer of meat.
10
Top with Cheddar cheese.
11
Bake uncovered at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
12
Garnish with sour cream, green onions and rest of black olives.
13
Freezes well but defrost before baking.

3401

kcal

Calories

264

Fat

Carbs

210

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. ground beef chuck, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 c. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Arizona Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arizona Casserole

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