Microwave Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Microwave Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted); 1 can enchilada sauce; 3/4 c. evaporated milk; 3 c. tortilla chips, divided; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained; 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided; jalapeno pepper slices (optional); shredded lettuce; chopped tomato

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1 can enchilada sauce
3/4 c. evaporated milk
3 c. tortilla chips, divided
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
jalapeno pepper slices (optional)
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in 2-quart casserole.
2
Cover tightly with plastic wrap; fold back to allow steam to escape. Microwave at High 6 to 7 minutes, until meat is browned, stirring once.
3
Drain.
4
Add mushroom soup, enchilada sauce and milk; stir well.
5
Place 2 cups tortilla chips in 2-quart shallow casserole. Spoon half of ground beef mixture over chips; layer with chiles and half of cheese.
6
Top with remaining ground beef mixture.
7
Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; turn back edge to allow steam to escape.
8
Microwave at High 10 to 12 minutes, turning dish after 5 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining chips and peppers.
10
Serve with shredded lettuce and tomato.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted), and more.

Yes, Microwave Mexican 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.

Microwave Mexican Casserole

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