Fiesta Casserole

Name: Fiesta Casserole
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans; 1 (15 oz.) can chili con carne without beans; 2 tsp. salt (or less); 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (11 oz.) pkg. corn tortillas; 1 c. (4 oz.) grated Cheddar cheese

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. salad oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can chili con carne without beans
2 tsp. salt (or less)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (11 oz.) pkg. corn tortillas
1 c. (4 oz.) grated Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Saute onion and garlic in salad oil in large frying pan until soft (not browned).
2

Remove with slotted spoon to set aside. Shape ground beef into large patty and brown (in same pan) on both sides, then break into chunks.
3

Stir in onion mixture, tomatoes, beans, chili, salt and pepper.
4

Heat to boiling.
5

Place 3 tortillas (cut in quarters) in 3-quart baking dish.
6

Top with about one cup of sauce and repeat until all is used, ending with sauce.
7

Sprinkle with cheese.
8

Stick several wedges of tortillas on top.
9

Bake in hot oven at 400° for 30 minutes.