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Cheesy Fiesta Beef Casserole
by Emily C.
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8
servings
Description:
This beef casserole is the perfect option for spice lovers.
Ingredients:
- 1lb Ground Beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup picante sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 can reduced fat, reduced sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes and green chilis, undrained
- 1 can (4oz) chopped green chilis
- 1 package nacho flavored tortilla chips, or plain tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional cubed avocado and sour cream
Steps:
- 1 In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up into beef crumbles; drain
- 2 Stir in beans, picante sauce and chili
- 3 In a bowl, combine soup, tomatoes and green chilis
- 4 In a lightly greased 2½ qt baking dish, layer half the chips, beef mixture, soup mixture, and cheeses. Repeat layers.
- 5 Microwave on medium high, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.
- 6 If desired, top with avocado and sour cream
