MEXICAN CASSEROLE 
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped (or 2/3 c. frozen)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic)
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained and chopped
3 c. corn chips
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Crumble meat into 1 quart glass casserole. Add onion and garlic. Microwave until meat is set. Stir to break into pieces; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, seasonings and chilies. Layer 2 cups corn chips and half each of meat mixture, soup and cheese in baking dish. Repeat with remaining meat mixture, soup and cheese. Sprinkle with remaining corn chips. Microwave uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until hot.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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