MEXICAN CASSEROLE 
2 lbs. ground beef, browned
1 lg. can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste with 1 can water
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
Ripe olives
Taco shells or doritos
14 oz. shredded cheese
8 oz. sour cream

Mix first seven ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes. In 9 x 13 inch pan, crush 5 to 6 taco shells or cover bottom with doritos. Next layer 1/2 the meat mixture. Spoon 8 ounces sour cream as next layer. Slice ripe olives and add 8 ounces shredded Colby cheese. Spread the remaining meat mixture on top. Sprinkle top with more ripe olives and 6 ounces of shredded colby cheese. Crush 5 to 6 taco shells or doritos on the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

 

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