TEXAS BEEF CASSEROLE 
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies (optional)
1/2 c. sliced stuffed green olives
1 tsp. chili powder (or chili seasoning)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 c. ketchup
1 c. milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. coarsely crushed corn chips, divided
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 carton (8 oz.) dairy sour cream (or sour cream substitute)

1. In large skillet, cook beef with onions and garlic until onions are tender. Drain excess of fat.

2. Add chilies, olives, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, cilantro and ketchup. Set aside.

3. In small container, combine milk and eggs; set aside.

4. Place 1 cup corn chips in bottom of lightly greased 2 quart baking dish.

5. Layer with half of meat mixture and 3/4 cup cheese; pour half of milk mixture over. Repeat layers. Bake in 350 F. oven 30 to 40 minutes.

6. Spread sour cream on top; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup corn chips and 1/2 cup corn chips and 1/2 cup cheese.

7. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

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