Texas Caviar Casserole

Black-eyed peas, the official caviar of Texas, baked in a meaty and spicy casserole. A snap to put together!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas with jalapenos, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 1 (10 ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can  red enchilada sauce
• 1 (13 1/2ounce) bag nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
• 4  cups  shredded  four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute ground beef, onions and garlic until meat is lightly brown and onions are limp. Drain off fat.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients except for tortilla chips and cheese.
4. In a 12-inch Dutch oven or deep oven-proof skillet, place alternate layers of meat mixture, cheese and crumbled chips.
5. Bake for 35 minutes or until bubbly.