Cheesy Chilada Casserole

grdbfCheesy Chilada Casserole – This simple, spanish style, ground beef casserole, oven bakes in only 20 Minutes. Browned ground beef, with a dash of cumin, salsa, and tried and true pinto beans are layered with amazing totillas, and baked to blend. Served with traditional Mexican taco ingredients added on top, or on the side.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Tortillas
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cheesy Chilada Casserole

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1/2 ts Salt
1 Med. Bell Pepper, chopped
12 Corn Tortillas
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 c Shredded Cheese, cheddear or monteray jack
16 oz Pinto Beans, drained
1 Lettuce, shredded
15 oz Tomato Sauce
1 Sour Cream
1 c Picante Sauce, med or hot
1 Fresh Tomato, chopped
1 ts Ground Cumin

Directions to make Cheesy Chilada Casserole

Step 1:Brown meat with pepper, onion and garlic; drain. Add beans, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin and salt. Simmer 15 minutes.
Step 2:Spoon small amount of meat mixture in 13×9 inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas. Top with half the remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with cheese, repeat (except for cheese). Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes
Step 3:Remove foil and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
Step 4:Top with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and additional picante sauce

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Meaty Spanish Rice

mty_sp_rcMeaty Spanish Rice – This south-of-the-border, Quickly fried, this ground beef spanish rice recipe is simple, saucy, and sensational! Pan fried, stove top, this one-pot rice meal is a real timesaver, as well as well-rounded and satisfying. A great lunch the next day, should you be fortunate enough to have leftovers.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Meaty Spanish Rice

3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions to make Meaty Spanish Rice

Step 1:Cook beef, onion and pepper in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.
Step 2:Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and garlic. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

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