Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 c. onion, chopped; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 (2 1/2 oz.) can black olives, chopped (optional); 2 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.); 8 oz. sour cream; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies; 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (2 1/2 oz.) can black olives, chopped (optional)
2 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
8 oz. sour cream
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent.
3
Add meat and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
4
Blend in tomato sauce, taco seasoning, chilies and olives.
5
Simmer about 10 minutes. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
6
Layer tortilla chips over the bottom.
7
Add all the meat mixture, then the Mozzarella cheese and the sour cream.
8
Top with another layer of chips. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and bake until it melts.
10
Let stand 5 minutes before serving with more tortilla chips.

710

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 c. onion, chopped, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 (2 1/2 oz.) can black olives, chopped (optional), and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Casserole

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