Tuesday, June 14, 2011

southwest chili casserole

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion (chopped)
2-3 tsp chili powder
16 oz diced tomatoes (drained)
4 oz green chilies (chopped green chilies drained)
17 oz corn (drained)
2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
4 oz cheddar cheese (grated or shreds 1 cup)

Preheat oven to 375.
2Lightly grease 1 1/2 qt round casserole dish.
3In large skillet, brown beef and onion 6-7 minutes.
4drain fat.
5Stir in chili powder and cook 1 more minute.
6Add tomatoes, chilies and corn, bringing to a boil.
7Remove pan from heat.
8Line bottom of casserole with 1 tortilla.
9Spoon 1/4 of the meat over it, then 1/4 of the cheese over the meat.
10Repeat, ending with the meat, reserve the last cheese.
11Cover casserole and bake until bubbly and hot 20-25 minutes.
12Remove cover and top with remaining cheese.
13Continue baking about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
14Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and cut into wedges to serve.

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