southwestern taco casserole with chipotle sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 2, 2014

Love the freshness this sauce brings to this dish. I love heat that has a little sweet to it. Easy to make and delicious. Try it. Make the sauce ahead of time it keeps well in the fridge and tastes better after flavors have married.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - chipotle sauce
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries washed and hulled
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 - chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • - casserole
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup chipotle sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 bag nacho cheese doritos
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • - sour cream

How To Make southwestern taco casserole with chipotle sauce

  • Step 1
    For the chipotle sauce mix all ingredients together except cilantro in saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes. Puree in food processor with cilantro. Keep refrigerated.
  • Step 2
    For taco casserole. brown burger with onions and garlic in large skillet. Add taco seasoning. Add chipotle sauce, tomato sauce and salsa. When meat is done and sauce hot stir in doritos. Top with cheese and place a lid on the pan. Remove from heat and let cheese melt. Top with a dollup of sour cream to serve.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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