MEXICAN CASSEROLE 
Prepare 4-6 hours before serving or the day before.

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sm. can chopped green chilies
1 lg. can tomato sauce + 1 can water
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. pepper
Jalapenos to taste
1 lg. chopped onion
1 med. can tomatoes, drained (1/2 qt.)
1 sm. jar picante sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Brown and drain the ground beef, onion and 3 cloves garlic. Set aside. Mix together the remaining ingredients. Add to beef mixture and simmer about 25 minutes. Add 2 cups shredded Cheddar to the mixture and melt. In greased 8 1/2 x 11 inch casserole or cake pan layer cut strips of FLOUR tortillas, alternating with meat sauce (lasagne style). Let set at least 4 hours - overnight is best. Top with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Ole! Ole!

 

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