Prize-Winning Santa Fe Casserole Recipe

Name: Prize-Winning Santa Fe Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden corn soup (or 1 can creamed corn); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup or (10 3/4 ounce) can nacho cheese soup; 3/4 cup chopped green onion; 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1 1/2 dozen small corn tortillas; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1/2 cup sliced black olives; avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden corn soup (or 1 can creamed corn)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup or (10 3/4 ounce) can nacho cheese soup
3/4 cup chopped green onion
3/4 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 1/2 dozen small corn tortillas
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
avocado, sliced

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. have an 11 x 7-inch baking dish ready.
2
Cook ground beef in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up chunks, 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain off any fat. Stir in undiluted corn soup, chili powder and red pepper.
3
In a large bowl, stir cheese soup, onions, tomatoes and chilies until blended.
4
Cut tortillas in half. Line the bottom of baking dish with 8 halves. Cover with half the meat mixture. Top with 8 more tortilla halves, then with half the soup mixture. Repeat layers, ending with soup mixture.
5
Bake 20 minutes until tortillas are softened. top with shredded cheese and olives. Bake 10 minutes longer or until hot and bubbling.

583

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden corn soup (or 1 can creamed corn), 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), and more.

Yes, Prize-Winning Santa Fe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prize-Winning Santa Fe Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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