Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1 tbsp. instant onion; 1 lb. canned tomato sauce; 1 cup sliced ripe olives; 1 cup dairy sour cream; 1 cup sm. curd cottage cheese; 3 to 4 canned chiles, seeded and chopped; 1 pkg. (6-1/2 oz.) crisp tortilla chips; 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tbsp. instant onion
1 lb. canned tomato sauce
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 cup sm. curd cottage cheese
3 to 4 canned chiles, seeded and chopped
1 pkg. (6-1/2 oz.) crisp tortilla chips
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

1
Saute beef in skillet until pink disappears and the beef is crumbly.
2
Drain excess fat.
3
Add onion, garlic salt, tomato sauce and olives to beef.
4
Combine dairy sour cream and cottage cheese with green chilies.
5
Crush tortilla chips slightly, reserve a few whole for a garnish.
6
Place one-half of the chips in the bottom of well-buttered 2 1/2 qt.
7
casserole.
8
Or coat with a spray (Pam).
9
Add half the meat mixture, cover with one-half the sour cream mixture, sprinkle with half the grated cheese.
10
Repeat layers.
11
Bake uncovered in a 350F oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

767

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 tsp. garlic salt, 1 tbsp. instant onion, 1 lb. canned tomato sauce, 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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