Southwest Casserole Recipe

Name: Southwest Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef; 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Salsa, Your Favorite Brand; 10 ounces, weight Package Frozen Chopped Spinach, Thawed And Squeezed Dry; 2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Diced; 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped; 8 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Sauce (El Pato Tomato Sauce Adds A Nice Level Of Heat); 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (optional); 12 Flour Tortillas; 1 cup Sour Cream; 3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 3/4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/2 cups Sliced Ripe Olives; 2 whole Green Onions, Sliced

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef
1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1- 1/2 cup Salsa, Your Favorite Brand
10 ounces, weight Package Frozen Chopped Spinach, Thawed And Squeezed Dry
2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Diced
1 whole Red Pepper Chopped
8 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Sauce (El Pato Tomato Sauce Adds A Nice Level Of Heat)
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (optional)
12 Flour Tortillas
1 cup Sour Cream
3/4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cups Sliced Ripe Olives
2 whole Green Onions, Sliced

1
Brown meat over medium heat with the onions and garlic.
2
Once the meat is browned and the onions are softened, remove from heat and drain the grease.
3
Add salsa, spinach, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bell pepper, lime juice and salt.
4
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Arrange 6 tortillas (**) on bottom and up sides of a lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish, overlapping as necessary.
6
Top with half of the meat mixture.
7
Arrange the remaining tortillas over the meat mixture, overlapping as necessary.
8
Spread sour cream evenly over tortillas, top with remaining meat mixture.
9
Bake in a 350F oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10
Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheeses.
11
Pop back in oven for about 20 minutes.
12
Then remove it from the oven and let stand 10 minutes.
13
Cut into squares to serve.
14
Garnish with olives, some sour cream and sliced green onions.
15
** I find that if I cut the tortillas into squares first, theyre a lot easier to serve, especially at pot lucks.

1517

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Ground Beef, 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Minced, 1- 1/2 cup Salsa, Your Favorite Brand, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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!

Southwest Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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