MEXICAN BEEF CASSEROLE 
2 c. macaroni, cooked and drained
1 lb. ground beef, browned and pour off fat

Add and cook until tender:

3/4 c. chopped green pepper
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Stir into meat mixture with cooked macaroni:

2 c. hot water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. pitted olives, sliced
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. ground cumin, optional

Pour into 9 x 13 inch baking dish, bake 30 minutes or until hot at 350 degrees.

Top with corn chips and 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Bake 3 minutes longer. Makes 8 servings.

 

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