tex-mex casserole

Name: TEX-MEX CASSEROLE
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 to 2 pound(s) very lean ground beef, browned; 2 to 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, light; 1 lg. can(s) diced green chilies; 1 large onion, diced fine; 1 lg. can(s) enchilada sauce, mild or medium; 1 lg. can(s) pinto beans, cooked; 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup; 1 lg. package(s) mexican fiesta mix, grated cheese; 1/2 med. package(s) tortilla chips, crumbled into small pieces; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) black pepper; - salt to taste (if desired)

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penny jordan

Lubbock, TX

Updated on Feb 29, 2012

This recipe has been around the family circle for many, many years. We always made it 5 or 6 times a year. I think my Mom came up with the recipe...not sure of that...what I do know is we all loved mexican food so it was a croud pleaser and a family favorite!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield A family of 8 or more

Ingredients

1 to 2 pounds very lean ground beef, browned
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, light
1 lg. can diced green chilies
1 large onion, diced fine
1 lg. can enchilada sauce, mild or medium
1 lg. can pinto beans, cooked
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 lg. package mexican fiesta mix, grated cheese
1/2 med. package tortilla chips, crumbled into small pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
- salt to taste (if desired)

How To Make tex-mex casserole

Step 1

PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees F. PREPARE: Large casserole dish by spraying lightly with nonstick cooking spray, (Pam). IN: Large skillet, brown ground-beef and black pepper. ADD: 1/2 to 3/4 of chopped onion and green chilies, and olive oil (for flavor) to beef while it is browning. Set aside. IN: Lg. sauce pan, warm enchilata sauce, soups and pinto beans. BEGIN: Layering casserole dish with sauce mixture, then beef mixture, cheese, tortilla chips, sauce mixture, beef mixture, cheese, tortilla chips, etc. until all mixtures are used except cheese and remaining onions. TOP: Casserole with cheese and onions. BAKE: Covered loosely with aluminum foil for about 30-45 minutes. SERVE: Hot with tossed lettuce and tomato salad and tortilla chips. MAKES A DELICIOUS MEAL!

Step 2

***Have some "Margarita Cake" for dessert! ... (If you have room for it...) Ole!
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