El Dorado Beef Casserole Recipe

Name: El Dorado Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. sliced ripe olives; 1 c. dairy sour cream; 1 c. small curd cottage cheese; 3 to 4 canned chilies, seeded and chopped; 1 pkg. crisp tortilla chips; 2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Servings: persons

1
Cook beef in a cold skillet on medium-high heat.
2
Saute in its own fat until crumbly and pink color is gone.
3
Drain off excess fat.
4
Add onion, garlic salt, tomato sauce and olives to beef. Combine sour cream, cottage cheese and chilies.
5
Crush tortilla chips slightly.
6
Place half the chips on bottom of a well-greased 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
7
Add half the meat mixture, cover with half the sour cream mixture and sprinkle with half the grated cheese.
8
Repeat layers.
9
Bake in moderate 350u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly.

1139

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, 1 c. sliced ripe olives, and more.

Yes, El Dorado Beef Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

El Dorado Beef Casserole

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