Taco Casserole

LAURIE's Note:

Tacos in a pan! Great if you add some cheese too.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground round
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ cup tomato juice
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano , crushed
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (8 ounce) bag corn chips
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato , chopped
• ½ cup chopped onion

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grease 2 qt square baking dish.
3. In large skillet brown the meat, onion and garlic.
4. Drain.
5. Stir in tomato sauce, juice, chili powder and oregano.
6. Place meat in baking dish.
7. Top with beans.
8. Top with corn chips.
9. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
10. Before serving, sprinkle with lettuce, tomato and chopped onion.

Reviews

[BeachGirl]

Very good! Because cumin is the flavor I associate with Tacos, I added 2 tsp cumin to meat mixture. I did DRAIN beans, which wasn't specified, and that worked well! Casserole baked nicely and chips stayed crisp. I did place a dollop of sour cream on my serving. Yummy. Thanks for a good casserole I will make again, especially for a potluck dish by doubling the recipe!

[Christy Sowers]

Very tasty! Quick and easy to make. I did change a few things to suit my family. I didn't add garlic or oragano, as I associate those with Italian food. I also chose tortilla chips versus corn chips, and added cheese, sour cream, and jalapenos. It was fantastic! Thanks for the great idea.

[Snuggie]

Almost a 5-Star meal in our opinion. I should have read all the reviews and drained my kidney beans as someone suggested, because it was a little runny. I also added 4oz of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beans before cooking, and a dash of cumin. I think taco sauce in place of plain tomato sauce will give it more Mexican Kick next time. Toppings we used: Cheddar Cheese, olives, sour cream, red onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Great casserole, BeachGirl! Gracios & Adios!