Merediths Southwest Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• In 12 inch skillet, cook beef, celery and onion until beef is done, drain.
• Stir in taco seasoning, water, beans and green chilis.
• Mix well.
• Pour into 9x13 baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered at 350° for 35 minutes.
• Top with cheese, green onion, tomato, olives and chips.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture, chili powder, black beans, corn, sour cream and salsa. Stir until well blended.
• Into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spoon enough of the beef mixture to cover the bottom. Arrange half of the crushed tortilla chips on top of the meat mixture and layer with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese. Spoon another layer of the meat mixture on top of the cheese layer, cover with remaining chips and layer with 1 cup of cheese. Spread final layer of meat mixture on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Top with diced tomato and green onions.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Brown the sausage, drain and set aside.
• Sauté the onions in the butter.
• Add the peppers, spinach, tomatoes, soups, sour cream and garlic salt.
• Briefly simmer until peppers and spinach are limp.
• Add sausage and turn off heat.
• Line two casserole dishes with dampened tortillas.
• Spoon in mixture.
• Cover with avocado and then cheese.
• Continue to layer until dishes are full.
• Cook at 350° for 45 minutes.