Mexican Casserole

This is a quick and easy recipe to toss together and the flavor is wonderful. Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. I have been making this for years.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) box  stove top cornbread stuffing mix
• 1 1⁄4 cups hot water
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  cups cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix seasoning packet (in box) with water and butter in bowl.
3. Add stuffing mix.
4. Mix together.
5. Set aside.
6. Cook beef with garlic and chili powder till browned (drain).
7. Add tomatoes and kidney beans to beef mixture.
8. Mix together.
9. Put 1/2 of stuffing mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
10. Put beef mixture on top of stuffing.
11. Add 1 cup cheese.
12. Top with remaining stuffing mixture.
13. Add the rest of the cheese.
14. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.