taco casserole

Submitted by anita martinez

"This recipe is very easy. No measuring. It makes great left overs and can be used as a dip."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 5-7

ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (optional)
• 1 can mexican style beans
• 1 bag tortilla chips (I use doritos or tostitos)
• 2 bags of shedded mexican style mixed cheeses (depending on how cheesy your family likes it you may need more)

directions

1. In skillet brown hamburger.
2. After brown add seaoning.
3. Then add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a handful of cheese.
4. Wait until cheese is melted and then add beans and some crumbled chips (about 1/4 of them).
5. Let simmer for about 10-15 min.
6. Preheat oven to 375.
7. When chips are soggy add entire mixture to casserole dish and top with layer of chips and cheese.
8. Bake until cheese is melted and chips are crisp.
9. About 20 min.

Reviews

[Cassaroo]

This was easy to prepare. I must admit, it isn't an "attractive" dish, but it tastes great. I used "bake" tortilla chips and half the cheese to cut a little fat out. My husband and I had it for dinner two nights in a row, and the second night it was even tastier. Thanks for the quick meal idea.