tostada casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small grated onion
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 8 ounces green chiles
  • 1/4 pound monterey jack cheese
  • 1 package taco shells

How To Make tostada casserole

  • Step 1
    Coarsely break taco shells.
  • Step 2
    In 2-quart bowl, mix ground beef and onion; cover bowl with waxed paper.
  • Step 3
    Cook at high (100%) 4-5 minutes, stirring and breaking up meat into small pieces every 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Tilt bowl; skim and discard excess fat.
  • Step 5
    Stir in tomato sauce, water, and chili powder.
  • Step 6
    Cover and cook at high 4 minutes or until meat mixture thickens, stirring after 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Stir in undrained green chilies and shredded cheese.
  • Step 8
    In shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole, place 3/4 of the coarsely broken tacos.
  • Step 9
    Top with meat mixture; cover with casserole lid or large plate.
  • Step 10
    Cook at medium-high (70%) 12 to 14 minutes until meat mixture is hot.
  • Step 11
    Let stand, still covered, 5 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Sprinkle with remaining tacos.

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican

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