cassies cheesy mexican dish
Easy to throw together and very versatile...I've added fresh corn to this in the past, can also make as spicy as you like with hot pepper flakes, Jalapeno's etc...I added pepper flakes today! Enjoy! My photos & recipe
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 - 6
Ingredients
- 1 - 2 tablespoons oil
- 8 ounces ground chuck
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 - 4 ounces can, diced green chiles
- 1 - 28 ounces can chopped tomatoes - drained, but leave a little juice
- 1 package (1.25) taco spice and seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 6 ounces tortilla chips
- 4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 - 8 ounces sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- green - onions, optional for garnish
How To Make cassies cheesy mexican dish
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Step 1In a large skillet, add oil and once hot, brown the onion and ground chuck ( chopping into small pieces as it cooks) until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender. Drain and add back to skillet.
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Step 2Now, add the tomatoes, chiles, salt, pepper flakes if using, taco seasoning, stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until most of juice is evaporated, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 2 quart casserole dish with non stick cooking spray. Layer half the tortilla chips in bottom of dish, then spread half sauce over chips, next cheese. Repeat twice - should end with cheese.
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Step 4Spread the top with sour cream. Place in oven and bake 30 - 35 minutes.
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Step 5Add remaining cheddar cheese and place back into oven until bubbling and golden - 10 - 15 minutes.
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Step 6Let stand about 15 minutes before serving. Can serve with additional sour cream and green onion slices if desired.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Other Snacks
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Mexican
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#sour cream
Keyword:
#tomatoes
Keyword:
#cheddar
Keyword:
#ground-beef
Keyword:
#seasoning
Keyword:
#green chiles
Keyword:
#Monterey jack
Keyword:
#tortilla chips
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
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